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Coronavirus Anxiety – How to Manage Your Fear and Stress

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread on a global scale, worry and panic is on the rise and it’s no wonder considering we are constantly exposed to dramatic media coverage, being told how to protect ourselves from infection and facing worldwide travel restrictions. Since the disease began spreading at the start of January the global death toll has passed 4,000 with over 100,000 people infected worldwide. It’s only natural that many people are beginning to feel a little uneasy about the situation. While it’s normal to feel a little worry, extreme panic, fear and anxiety should be addressed…

Did You Know That Your Anger Can Hinder Your Health?

Few people consider anger to be a positive emotion, as it’s often accompanied by such unpleasant feelings. We start to think we should avoid expressing at all costs for fear of ‘blowing up’. But sometimes anger is a healthy emotion, as bottling it up will only make matters worse. It’s about controlling it to ensure your anger doesn’t spiral out of control. Problems arise when it’s expressed inappropriately, or you can’t control it at all. Physical symptoms of rage such as your body tensing, your fists or teeth clenching and feeling ‘ready to burst’ are triggers associated with many health…