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Rumination in Anxiety Has a Function. However, It Is Not Helpful
Rumination is much discussed and debated when anxiety states or when low moods are the topics of discussion. Ruminative thoughts are mainly and overwhelmingly negative in nature and are associated with threat, fear or rejection. Rumination has a function albeit to lull us into a false sense of security that we are doing something to […]
Working Through Shame to Heal Anxiety
There’s a quiet, aching pain many people carry—one that says, “I’m not good enough,” “I’ve failed,” or “If people really knew me, they’d walk away.” This is the voice of shame. And when it whispers long enough, anxiety isn’t far behind. The two often move together—shame feeding anxiety, and anxiety reinforcing shame, until it feels […]
Working Through Health Anxiety – How Counselling Can Help You Reclaim Peace of Mind
Health anxiety, sometimes called illness anxiety disorder or hypochondriasis is more than just the occasional worry about getting sick. For many, it’s a constant hum of fear in the background of daily life. Every sensation in the body becomes a potential sign of something serious. A headache feels like a brain tumour. A flutter in […]
The Hidden Trap of Avoidance: How Avoiding Fear Keeps Anxiety Alive
Anxiety has a way of making us believe that safety lies in avoidance. If social situations make you anxious, it might seem logical to stay home. If crowded spaces feel overwhelming, avoiding them might seem like the best option. If the mere thought of speaking up fills you with dread, staying quiet feels like the […]
