Whether you are a constant worrier, you panic about certain things or you are so nervous in public you don't go out, this book is here to help.
Understanding anxiety • Getting to grips with what anxiety is, what causes it and how it affects people, is key to overcoming it
What is anxiety? • Anxiety is a natural response when we feel uneasy, but when it escalates and the worries are uncontrollable, it can affect your daily life
How anxiety works • When triggered, the human brain undergoes a complex process to make you respond
Signs & symptoms • Knowing how anxiety presents itself is key to knowing how to treat it
Anxiety: Spot the secret signs • Millions of us are experiencing anxiety, but don’t even know it. We reveal the hidden signals and what you can do to help
Take control • “If you’re feeling anxious there are ways you can step back and take control before the symptoms build up and take over,” says Nicky.
Types of anxiety • Fear is a natural and unavoidable part of being human, but if it’s taking over your life you could be suffering from an anxiety disorder…
Do you have anxiety and how severe is it? • Understanding the severity of your anxiety is the first step to learning how to manage it
Anxiety scale • Use this scale to see whether or not to seek help
Identify the signs of a panic attack • Panic attacks can look different for everyone, so it is important that we can identity some of the key symptoms in ourselves and others to help get things back under control
Anxiety triggers and how you can spot them • Learning what causes your anxiety is a huge step towards understanding and managing the disorder
The effects of anxiety • No matter who you are, anxiety can strike. Here are some of the ways it can affect different people
Anxiety across society • Anxiety can strike no matter who you are, but our unique experiences help shape our mental health journey
Anxiety in children • How can you tell if your child is suffering with anxiety?
Teenage anxiety • A time of life notorious for worries, anxiety can strike for many reasons in the teenage years
Anxiety in later life • Whether anxiety has returned or appeared for the first time in older age, it can present new challenges
Why are you so worried? • How you manage your anxieties can have a big impact on your life. Take our quiz to find your worry personality and how to be stress-free
Your worry personality
Coping with anxiety • Now you know what anxiety is, make a plan on ways to deal with it
20 ways to banish anxiety • Does worrying stop you living life to the full? Read our tips to help combat those anxious feelings
10 ways to stop overthinking • These simple tips and tricks will help you calm your racing mind…
Be your own coach of positivity • Positive coping statements can be helpful in dealing with overwhelming and distressing situations
Coping statements • Use these example phrases to keep calm and carry on
Where anxiety usually arises • Anxiety can rear its ugly head in all manner of situations; here’s how to deal with it in some of the more common ones…
How to create an anti-anxiety space in your home • Create a stress-free sanctuary with these anxiety-busting décor tips
The dos and don’ts of helping somebody with anxiety • If somebody close to you is suffering from anxiety, offer the best support possible with these top tips
Managing anxiety • From diet, sleep, exercise and mindfulness to therapy and medicine, unlock the solutions to help you tackle your anxiety
Treating anxiety • There is a lot of support out there for people that need it, so ensure you are getting the...
