We had some lovely weather over the weekend with blue skies and the sun on our faces but there is still a feel of autumn in the air. Autumn can fill some people with anxiety. Therese Bouchard says this is because it is a season of transition into winter.
In this article she provides you with some tools to manage the rising anxiety. These include deep breathing techniques and using a light box preferably in the morning. She says it is also important to identify where the anxiety comes from. She explains about the area of the brain called the amygdala that is responsible for the feelings of panic and how you can take control of these feelings.
Do you know what cognitive distortions are? Why not take some time to read her article to find out and also give some of the suggestions a try?
