"The brain's natural fear response evolved to keep our species safe, so what happens when it goes wrong? The word anxiety comes from the Latin ‘angere’, which literally means ‘to choke’. It describes the feeling of physical and emotional unease we experience when anticipating a threat. It has been critical to our success as a species, making us feel uncomfortable in the face of danger for thousands of years. This issue will take you through the science of anxiety, help you break bad behaviors and rediscover your peace of mind"
The ANTI-ANXIETY handbook
THE SCIENCE OF ANXIETY • The brain’s natural fear response evolved to keep our species safe, so what happens when it goes wrong?
WHAT CAUSES PANIC ATTACKS?
DO ANIMALS GET ANXIOUS?
ANXIETY DISORDERS • The distinction between ‘normal’ levels of anxiety and intrusive, detrimental thoughts can be difficult to make. We look at the most common disorders associated with anxiety and try to understand how they might be negatively influencing our daily lives
THE CYCLE OF ANXIETY • How the ancient foundations of our brain can trap us in anxiety in the present
THE CYCLE OF ANXIETY
SPREADING FEAR • Anxiety is not just personal, it’s social too
FEAR EXPLAINED • The biology of being afraid and why this primal emotion is key to your survival
Take control of your mind for a happier, healthier life • Why do we feel certain emotions in specific situations? Why do we behave in particular ways? And what can we do to overcome the things that hold us back? Delve into the world of psychology and build a better relationship with your mind.
ANXIETY IN CHILDREN • Up to one in five children will experience anxiety during their childhood. As parents it’s difficult to know when – or even if – we should seek professional support. Consultant Pediatrician Dr Sinead Doyle answers commonly asked questions to put your mind at rest
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES TO STOP ANXIETY • Things to do to stop your mind spinning out of control
THE TALKING THERAPY THAT WORKS • Cognitive behavioral therapy is the standard treatment for anxiety for a very good reason
STILL WORKING? • Is CBT becoming less effective as a treatment?
WORRYBOOK • How social media is fueling anxiety and depression
WHY DON’T YOU… • …switch off your phone and do something less boring instead
BREAK UP WITH SOCIAL MEDIA • Step away from the Likes, the intrusive algorithms and the life comparisons, and discover the benefits of disconnecting from your digital life
SLIM YOUR SOCIAL ACCOUNTS
DEALING WITH PROFESSIONAL ANXIETY • How to recognize and tackle anxiety in the workplace and the classroom
HOW ANXIETY AFFECTS OUR RELATIONSHIPS • Discover the different ways anxiety can impact on our personal relationships and some of the ways we can manage it
STOP WORRYING, START SOCIALIZING • Are you more likely to get butterflies at a social event than be a social butterfly? Find out how to burst more confidently out of your cocoon
HOLD THAT THOUGHT
SAY YES TO THE POWER OF NO! • Agreeing to everything may keep others happy, but often at a personal cost. Here’s why sometimes saying no means saying yes to self-worth
EXERCISE FOR ANXIETY • Jogging, yoga, dancing… whatever exercise you choose, it can really lift your spirits
HOW MUCH EXERCISE SHOULD WE AIM TO DO? • Don’t worry, you don’t need to do a marathon every day!
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH EXERCISE? • Can you have too much of a good thing?
IS COMPETITION HEALTHY? • Community is one thing, competition is quite another
YOGA FOR ANXIETY • The best yoga poses to reset your mind
MEDITATION & THE...
