Living with Anxiety
Anxiety is a hard thing to live with. It doesn't go away, it sits there, in the back of your mind, waiting to pounce, often when you least expect it. Yes, we all get anxious about something, at some point in our lives. But, when those feelings of anxiety become hard to control, become a virtually constant aspect of daily life and affect how we live it, it's time to ask for help. The first step on that journey is to admit to ourselves that it's there - because until we do, no one will be able to help at all. Anxiety can show itself in both physical and mental impact on our lives. It can mean worrying about the simple act of going for a walk, and that worry leading to feeling dizzy, sick or just increasing your heart rate. For no real reason. It can mean that you can't concentrate on anything for long periods, or that your sleep is disrupted. Or it can mean just trying to hold back tears most of the time, and often for no discern...