Anxiety is a natural response to stress, characterised by feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear. It’s a part of our body’s fight-or-flight response, helping us to react quickly in dangerous situations. However, when anxiety becomes excessive or chronic, it can interfere with daily life....
Managing Stomach Butterflies: Understanding Their Causes and Symptoms
Stomach butterflies, also known as **nervous stomach**, refer to a fluttering sensation in the abdomen, often associated with anxiety and nervousness. This feeling is caused by the body’s response to stress, which involves the autonomic nervous system. When we experience stress or excitement, our body releases adrenaline, leading to the…...
Are You Experiencing Severe Anxiety Levels?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it escalates to overwhelming levels, it can severely impact your daily life. Recognising when your anxiety reaches the “red zone” is crucial for managing and improving your mental health. In this article, we’ll explore the different aspects of anxiety, how to…...
Combat Stress: The Hidden Battle for North East Veterans
Combat stress, commonly known as battle fatigue, is a severe, often prolonged reaction to the strain of military service, especially experienced during combat situations. It manifests in various forms including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, impacting veterans’ daily lives and overall well-being....
The Dark Days Finding My Way Home
The volunteer CEO Eddie of Anxious Minds, a veteran of the Armed Forces, knows all too well the challenges of living with mental health issues. He himself struggled with depression, CPTSD, and anxiety following his time in combat. He also experienced homelessness and felt the pain of not being able…...
Breaking Free from Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, environment, and life events. People who have a family history of mental health conditions are more likely to develop anxiety and depression. Similarly, people who have experienced traumatic life events, such as abuse or loss, are also at…...
The Association of Service Drop In Centres
The Association of Service Drop-In Centres (ASDIC) represents and links veterans’ Drop-Ins across the country. Sometimes called Hubs or Centres, Drop-Ins offer a variety of welfare and mental health support, together with comradeship and a sense of well-being, to the ex-military community and their families, and ASDIC helps them to…...
