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Anxiety and the Brain, Part 3: The Cortex Pathway

In part 2 of this series we looked at the basics of how anxiety is created in the brain, and highlighted the two main parts of the brain that cause anxiety and the physical responses we experience when feeling anxious. In parts 3 and 4 we will look at the two key parts or pathwaysContinue reading “Anxiety and the Brain, Part 3: The Cortex Pathway”

A Walk in the Woods – Looking for Shinrin-yoku.

“A tree with strong roots laughs at storms” – Malay Proverb We all know that getting out and walking is good for our mental health, but for that bit extra help in feeling better take a walk in the woods. Walking among trees is really good for our wellbeing.  You must have felt it whenContinue reading “A Walk in the Woods – Looking for Shinrin-yoku.”

Demons of Darkness – Olivia B

Things have been a real struggle recently; the depression has hit hard since Friday and it literally paralyses me so I cannot do much of anything. I was browsing the internet whilst on the sofa and found this poem; I have no idea who the writer is, but I thought I would share it becauseContinue reading “Demons of Darkness – Olivia B”

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”