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5 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack

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5 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack

Panic attacks can come on strong, fast, and hit you with a wave of intense fear that feels never-ending. They come out of nowhere and can last anywhere from 5 to 20 scary minutes.

We all deserve to live each day feeling confident, calm, and ready to take on the world. With the right tools, you can learn to diffuse fear and stop a panic attack while it’s happening.

To untangle yourself from the fear of a panic attack you must be first able to recognize you are having one. You are then able to use some of the techniques below to help bring you back to feeling centred.

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10 Ways That Counselling Can Help With Anxiety

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10 Ways That Counselling Can Help With Anxiety

Therapy is a safe, effective way to untangle your anxiety, and, unlike medication, provides coping strategies that you can use long term. Therapy can get to the underlying cause of your fear, helping you identify and address your anxiety. It can help you understand and unpack your fears and arm you with tools to face challenging situations on your own.

Epilepsy in Canada: Is It Considered a Disability?

Epilepsy in Canada: Is It Considered a Disability?

In Canada, it is estimated that 0.6% of people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day; that is 42 people per day. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects people of all ages and is characterized by unpredictable seizures. Epilepsy is a spectrum condition with a wide range of seizure types that vary between individuals but can also cause other health issues.

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How to Help Someone With Anxiety

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How to Help Someone With Anxiety

For most people, these feelings are temporary and are fleeting but for those who suffer from an anxiety disorder, these feelings linger for days, months, or even years. Loved ones with anxiety disorders have built up fear residing in their bodies, making them more prone to feelings of stress that can worsen over time.

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Anxiety Explained: What Does It Feel Like?

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Anxiety Explained: What Does It Feel Like?

The feeling of anxiety varies from person to person. It also depends on the type of anxiety that someone deals with. Anxiety is normal when you’re anticipating something but for some, it can feel like you have lost control.

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4 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety Down Fast

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4 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety Down Fast

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons that people seek counseling. Managing life and emotions when feeling anxious can be difficult, as the mind tends to go to worst-case scenarios with non-stop “what if” questions. Here are some tips to reduce your anxiety so that you can stay engaged and in control.

How to Make Quarantine Work For You (Thanks for Nothing COVID-19)

How to Make Quarantine Work For You (Thanks for Nothing COVID-19)

Hey everyone! I genuinely never thought a blogpost on quarantine would pour out of my fingertips but alas, it’s 2020 and here we are. Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a total increase in panic, which we can all feel. Here are some ways to relax, get regulated and to stay healthy and productive in quarantine:

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