Advice – Behind The Mind

Coping with Chronic Illness: An interview with the author of ‘Off My Chest.’

Chronic illnesses are often misunderstood, discredited and invalidated, even by medical professionals. Knowing that something is wrong yet consistently being told that you’re over-reacting, imagining things or…… Read more “Coping with Chronic Illness: An interview with the author of ‘Off My Chest.’”

I’m currently in my second year of a psychology degree at Bangor University, and like everyone else; I’m studying online. Also like most everyone else, I’ve been…… Read more “Online University: tips for staying motivated and organised”

Disclaimer: this post was written just prior to the UK entering lockdown. It’s needless to say that the world is currently, collectively facing an incredibly stressful time…… Read more “Managing stress during the coronavirus pandemic”

‘Meds’ can be a daunting thing to bring up, especially when it comes to medicating for a mental health issue. Many won’t understand the necessity, as your…… Read more “My experience with anxiety medication, and addressing the stigmas”

It’s important to understand that everyone’s anxiety is different. Some may have no issues with travelling at all, or may find stepping outside their comfort zone to…… Read more “10 tips for travelling with confidence when you have anxiety”

It goes without saying that problems with anxiety and problems with sleep go hand in hand. Personally, throughout high school and college, I often had a cocktail…… Read more “6 sleep hygiene tips to relieve anxiety symptoms”