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Anxiety can feel like a heavy cloud that follows you around, making even simple tasks seem daunting. I know how overwhelming it can be when your mind races or your chest tightens for no clear reason. But there are gentle, effective ways to ease that weight and find moments of peace. Over time, I’ve discovered several anxiety coping techniques that help me regain control and calm my thoughts. I want to share these with you, hoping they bring you the same comfort and clarity. U

The start of a new year often brings a mix of hope and anxiety. While many look forward to fresh beginnings, others face emotional uncertainty that can cloud their sense of direction. This feeling of unpredictability can make it difficult to set goals, maintain motivation, or simply find peace in daily life. Understanding how to manage emotional uncertainty is key to moving forward with clarity and confidence. Uncertainty is a universal human experience so you are not alone i

So long dear friend, I wish you well Month after month you gave me hell Stomach cramps, PMT, fibroids galore Perimenopause is now at my door Hot flushes, brain fog, suicidal thoughts Existential questions, are now fraught Anxiety, panic attacks, feeling like shit And there was I thinking that was the end of it So long dear friend, paracetamol’s been fired HRT, gels and creams now required Loneliness, fear and ageing ensue The monthly bleed is no longer in view Somehow, I miss

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By Emma Dowrick MBACP, Therapeutic Counsellor- Trauma informed. Panic attacks: Panic attacks don’t ask for permission. They arrive...