You are what you think . . . and I think I’m useless! How’s that working out for me? What we think and do; we become. You are probably familiar with the phrase “You are what you eat“, but what about “You are what you think?” Is there any truth in that phrase? More than […]
Medical conditions that mimic panic attacks
Medical Reasons for panic and anxiety The first thing I do when someone comes to see me with symptoms of anxiety or panic is to rule out medical causes first. There are medical conditions that mimic the symptoms of anxiety. This simply means that you may be having panic attacks, but the underlying cause may […]
Understand and Learn How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts
What are intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that can cause you distress, disturb or repulse you, they may even make you worried that you are a terrible person, capable of doing things that go against your character. They can occur due to OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health conditions. With the […]
Performance Anxiety – Treatment and Tips
What is performance anxiety? Performance anxiety is said to occur when you experience anxiety before giving some sort of performance in front of other people. Who gets performance anxiety? To answer this most effectively, I shall break it into the following subtopics. Stage Fright Sexual performance anxiety Social Anxiety Stage Fright Stage fright describes the […]
Nocturnal Panic Attacks – While Sleeping
What is a nocturnal panic attack? A nocturnal panic attack is an attack that occurs in your sleep and will result in you waking up in a panic, often sweating, with palpitations and feeling extremely fearful. What causes panic attacks in your sleep? There is no cause specifically for nocturnal panic attacks; instead, if you […]