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Uneasy Feeling in Body – Learn and Overcome Physical Anxiety Symptoms

Dr Elena Touroni — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:39:04 +0000

Experiencing an uneasy feeling in your body can be unsettling, especially when it seems there’s no apparent reason for it. It’s like a whisper from your body that something isn’t right. Anxiety manifests in myriad ways, not just through our thoughts but also physically. Let’s explore what’s happening and how you can take control. Why […]

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Why can’t I control my emotions?

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:53:59 +0000

Whether it’s losing your temper at the drop of a hat, unrelenting anxiety that follows you throughout the day or uncontrollable outbursts of crying that seem to have no end… When emotions overwhelm us like this, it can be hard to know what to do. You might be thinking, why does everyone else seem to […]

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How does therapy help anxiety?

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:47:19 +0000

So, perhaps you’ve ended up here because you’re interested in therapy but you’re wondering, how can it actually help? You’ve landed in the right place. If you haven’t tried therapy before, not only can it feel daunting but it’s hard to imagine exactly what it entails and how it can help – especially if you’re […]

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Why do people walk all over me?

Dr Elena Touroni — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:26:25 +0000

No one enjoys being walked all over… The feeling of powerlessness it leaves you with – being taken advantage of. But here’s the thing: you’re not powerless. People only walk over us if we allow them to. We set the limits around what we’re prepared to tolerate and what we’re not. If you feel like […]

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Why do we self-sabotage?

Dr Elena Touroni — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:44:07 +0000

What is self-sabotaging behaviour? Self-sabotage can be defined as any behaviour that goes against our self – our wider goals and values. Rarely do we set out to self-sabotage. In fact, it’s usually the reverse… You might be surprised to find out that most self-sabotaging behaviours stem from self-preservation. Sometimes we self-sabotage to escape uncomfortable […]

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How to use real life therapy techniques to stop excessive worrying

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:07:10 +0000

We all worry from time-to-time. Worries and anxieties – here and there – are a natural part of life. But when these worries become obsessive or begin interfering with our everyday life, they can end up causing us a lot of unnecessary stress, and hold us back from living life to our full potential. The […]

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Thinking traps: how to let go of negative thoughts

Dr Elena Touroni — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:31:58 +0000

Thinking traps are patterns of thought – usually with a negative swing – which prevent us from seeing things as they really are. Otherwise known as cognitive distortions, thinking traps are often deeply ingrained in our psyche. By twisting our thoughts, they can make us easily jump to conclusions and make bad decisions – preventing […]

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Why Do I Need Constant Reassurance?

Dr Elena Touroni — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:59:44 +0000

Do you find yourself running on adrenaline? Always second-guessing yourself – terrified of getting things “wrong”… Do you worry a lot about doing – or saying – the wrong thing and losing the people you care about? And to counteract these anxious feelings, do you find yourself seeking reassurance to make sure things are “OK”? […]

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