anxiety disorders
Are Women Inherently More Anxious Than Men?
A new study says women are more prone to anxiety disorders than men – but is it as straightforward as it seems?
I Survived a Panic Attack and All I Got Was General Anxiety
This week, my new therapist and I did some detective work and stumbled upon something that in 15 years of panic attacks I had never discovered before.
What No One Tells You About Life After Mental Illness
No one ever really "recovers" from a mental illness, but we need to get better at talking about how you get your life back.
'Eat Clean'? The Smug Instagram Lifestyle Might Not Be So Healthy After All
A "healthy eating" anxiety disorder known as Orthorexia can ruin your health and sex life and make you cry about fruit.
Why Mental Health Disorders Emerge in Your Early Twenties
Is the appearance of mental illness in young people a matter of environment or biology?
My Fear of Vomit: The Nightmare of Living with Emetophobia
The one thought that completely invades my brain when I'm awake (and even, at times, in my sleep) is: "Will I vomit today?"
Experiencing ‘Deep’, the Virtual Reality Game That Relieves Anxiety Attacks
Owen Harris's game has had grown men in tears, such is its effectiveness at calming stress. Surely this is something the wider world needs access to?
Keep Your Friends Close but Your Anxiety Closer
It's weird to hear someone express sympathy for mental illness in the way they might for a physical illness. Why is that?
Anxiety Disorders and the Great Escape Video Gaming Can Provide
I spoke to the developer Matt Gilgenbach, who channelled his own OCD into Neverending Nightmares.