Anxiety in a Nutshell

By Brian Robinson. Anxiety happens when a system in our body becomes energised inappropriately. This system is commonly referred to as fight or flight and can only be aroused in two ways. Firstly, our brain can bring this system into play if it believes we are in danger. For example, if we walk out of … Continue reading Anxiety in a Nutshell →

Exposure Therapy Explained

By Brian Robinson. Exposed Exposure Therapy is an approach used in the treatment of various anxiety disorders, and particularly, in the treatment of phobias and OCD. But in one sense, Exposure Therapy isn’t a therapy at all. It is just something that happens naturally given the right circumstances. What we have to do, is create … Continue reading Exposure Therapy Explained →

Panic Attacks Explained

By Brian Robinson. What is the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety episode, or, is it simply that different people experience the same thing differently? The first thing to say is the experts seem to be agreed that there is a real difference between General Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attack Disorder. For the … Continue reading Panic Attacks Explained →

Phobias In a Nutshell

By Brian Robinson. What is a Phobia Phobias are not illnesses they are classed as disorders. When we become phobic, this does not mean we are under attack from some virus or that an essential part of our inner defense system has broken down. In fact, just the opposite is true. There is a system … Continue reading Phobias In a Nutshell →