Category Archives: Panic

Anxiety and the Brain, Part 2: Introducing the Cortex and the Amygdala

Trying to get your head around anxiety is really difficult; in some cases it can be a complete mystery to both those suffering, and to those seeing someone suffer. As I have mentioned in previous articles anxiety does not always make sense, but after reading the next few articles on Anxiety and the Brain, thingsContinue reading “Anxiety and the Brain, Part 2: Introducing the Cortex and the Amygdala”

Cherish the Positives Whilst Fighting the Demons.

When you are struggling with anxiety and depression, it can be really difficult to notice anything positive that happens, most things slip under the radar so quickly that you miss them completely. It is these positive moments that are really important to try and notice, and when you do, you need to grab hold ofContinue reading “Cherish the Positives Whilst Fighting the Demons.”

Anxiety and the Brain, Part 1: Neuroscience.

Neuroscience – Any or all of the sciences, such as neurochemistry and experimental psychology, which deal with the structure or function of the nervous system and brain.  As I mentioned in a previous blog ‘Time to Science the S**t Out of this’, I have been reading up on how anxiety is created in the brain,Continue reading “Anxiety and the Brain, Part 1: Neuroscience.”

Sometimes it Feels the Nightmare Will NEVER End?

“Light and darkness create an opposition, yet depend on each other just as the step taken by the right leg depends on the step taken by the left.” – Sekito Last week was a real struggle; I thought I was doing OK, and I was on a bit of an upward roll; but then the wheelsContinue reading “Sometimes it Feels the Nightmare Will NEVER End?”

Time Pressures and Amended Goals.

One of my biggest anxiety triggers is time pressure.  Most people will be able to relate in some way to this because modern life is run at a fast pace, and we don’t seem to be able to take a break. For me most of the time pressure came at work, I was snowed underContinue reading “Time Pressures and Amended Goals.”