Sleep

Sleep and Anxiety

by John Nolan
6th December 20246th December 2024

There is a strong link between sleep and anxiety. Lack of sleep can increase anxiety symptoms, while good sleep can help reduce anxiety. Inadequate sleep increases cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for the “fight or flight” response. High cortisol levels keep the body in a state of heightened alertness, making a person feel “on edge”… Read More »Sleep and Anxiety

ACT for anxiety22nd December 2024
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique approach to therapy that aims to help people struggling with anxiety by encouraging them to accept their thoughts and feelings while also committing to actions that align with their values. It’s a shift away from traditional methods that… Read More »ACT for anxiety
What is hippocampus anxiety22nd December 2024
Firstly, it’s important to understand that the hippocampus is a part of your brain that is involved in learning, memory, emotional control, and stress arousal. When we talk about ‘hippocampus anxiety‘, we’re referring to the role of this structure in the experience of anxiety. The hippocampus… Read More »What is hippocampus anxiety
What amygdala anxiety is.21st December 2024
Amygdala-based anxiety refers to anxiety that originates in the amygdala, a part of the brain that processes emotions, particularly fear. The amygdala is responsible for attaching emotional significance to situations or objects and forming emotional memories, which can be positive or negative. In the case of… Read More »What amygdala anxiety is.
What is NLP for anxiety21st December 2024
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) for anxiety is an approach that aims to help people understand and change how they think, feel, and behave in relation to anxiety. It is based on the idea that people have the same underlying neurology, and that our experiences and interpretations of… Read More »What is NLP for anxiety
Why willpower alone is insufficient21st December 2024
It’s great that you’re looking into how to make lasting changes, and it’s important to understand that willpower is not enough. Let’s explore why relying on willpower isn’t enough and what you can do instead by developing good habits. The Problem With Willpower It’s not a… Read More »Why willpower alone is insufficient