By Brian Robinson. Interstellar Transporter Today was a very special day for Jamie. Today he was flying off to Florida for the holiday of a lifetime. Most boys who were just about to jet off to Florida would have one thing on their minds: Disney-world. But as the giant jumbo jet rumbled down the runway, … Continue reading The Space Escalator
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The Ancient Ring Coin
By Brian Robinson. Today promised to be one of the best days of his life. Tim had reached his tenth birthday, and that in itself was a special milestone. But the day was special for one other important reason. Today was to be the first day he would be allowed to go into Cambridge City … Continue reading The Ancient Ring Coin
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
Social Phobia
By Brian Robinson. Escape Before we look at social phobia in any detail, we need to first understand what a phobia is and why it exists. In a nutshell, phobias exist to help us avoid danger. Under normal circumstances, the avoidance of danger is something that happens consciously and naturally. For a phobia to emerge … Continue reading Social Phobia
Panic Attacks Explained
By Brian Robinson. What is the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety episode? Well, it is possible for an anxiety sufferer to have a panic attack, and likewise, someone with Panic Attack Disorder can experience general anxiety, so it can be confusing. It may be helpful therefore, if the sufferer can distinguish between … Continue reading Panic Attacks Explained
