by Christopher Paul Jones | 21st January 2025 | anxiety, Metal health
Understanding the differences between depression and anxiety can be transformative for those who experience these conditions or have loved ones who do. Both can significantly impact daily life, yet they manifest in unique ways. Depression often feels like a...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 13th December 2024 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia, stress
Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is often named one of the most common phobias, ranking above heights, spiders, and even death. It impacts approximately 23% of people, with 57% of women being affected compared to 39% of men. Whether it’s presenting to a room...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 30th November 2024 | anxiety, Metal health, stress
For many, the idea of travel sparks excitement and adventure. However, for those dealing with trauma-related anxiety, it can feel overwhelming—even paralysing. The holiday season, in particular, brings unique pressures, as the need to travel and connect with friends...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 26th August 2024 | anxiety, confidence, fear, Metal health, stress
All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion in which we perceive our performance in extreme binaries with no middle ground at all; it is either complete success or total failure. It limits our ability to enjoy life by creating a persistent dread of future...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 16th July 2024 | anxiety, bugs, fear, Metal health, phobia
Summer may bring sunshine and longer days for some, but for others, it also means a dreaded increase in bugs. It’s thought that around 6% of the general population have a phobia of insects (or entomophobia).[1] This intense aversion isn’t just about the insects...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 20th June 2024 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia
Fear of failure (atychiphobia) is a common issue that affects countless people worldwide and influences many minor and major life choices. It is a paradoxical force that motivates us to excel yet also creates huge, invisible, powerful barriers against getting things...