Anxiety

What is Agoraphobia?: Symptoms and Treatment

Agoraphobia is a kind of anxiety disorder where the sufferer is afraid of leaving a place that they consider safe. Any attempts of leaving that place will result in a panic attack. Agoraphobia is often mistakenly thought to be a fear of open spaces, but this is a myth.Some sufferers have shared expe ... Read more

Social Anxiety- When Loneliness is not a Choice

Are you scared of going out in the public? Do you feel self-conscious in public places and imagine that everyone around you is scrutinising your every single move? Are you terrified of speaking up in front of a crowd? If you are nodding in the affirmative the condition that you are most likely suffe ... Read more

OCD: The Curse of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For most of us double-checking bolted doors and unplugged irons might be a part of a routine habit, but there are individuals who find it difficult to resist the temptation to perform such actions repeatedly and uncontrollably. They will wash their hands to rid of germs till their skin is sore and c ... Read more

Phobias: What are you afraid of?

Have you ever started stammering while drenched in sweat when you step in the limelight in front of an audience? Have you ever shrieked and climbed up on to the nearest furniture when a mouse wobbled past you? Do needles ever make you feel faint? If you answered in the affirmative then you may suffe ... Read more

Panic Attacks: What Are They Telling You?

Panic attacks refer to episodes or periods of sudden and intense fear or dread, often accompanied by extreme anxiety. Sometimes the immediate cause – like a very distressing situation – is recognised , but at other times a panic attack seems to strike from out of nowhere. Pan ... Read more

Anxiety: When Is It Normal and When Is It Time to Seek Help?

Anxiety is a general feeling of unease, apprehension, nervousness or fear. Fear of facing something unfamiliar or unknown may be one cause of anxiety. Apprehension or nervousness may also result from the prospect of experiencing something unpleasant or upsetting. Sometimes, the sou ... Read more

What is Australia Counselling?

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