With mental health awareness week just around the corner I thought I would share some information on anxiety. We are all effected differently when it comes to anxiety, what causes you anxiety might not worry someone else in the slightest. Often if we don’t speak up, those around us won’t know that we are feeling anxious, and will be completely unaware of how their actions or the situation is making us feel. Over the years I have really had to push myself and learn to say no to situations that I know would cause me to feel anxious.

We all feel anxious from time to time but for some its chronic, and when it’s chronic it can have a knock on effect on all areas of your life. It can make you less productive at work/home, restless at night, unsociable, not wanting to exercise, moody and put pressure on your relationships. When we are feeling all of the above, not only is our mental health impacted, but our physical health too.

If you are struggling with anxiety, speak to someone you feel comfortable sharing with. Learn what triggers your anxiety and how to either avoid it or find a solution to it.