What is anxiety

Anxiety is when feelings of being anxious and stressed don't go away...can't be controlled easily...or happen for no particular reason.

How does it make you feel

• It makes me worry that bad things will happen
• I don't like going into big crowds
• It stops me concentrating on things
• It makes it hard to speak to new people
• Sometimes I have to be left alone
• It makes me lose sleep
• It stops me going out
• It makes me feel physically sick

What triggers it?

• Leaving the house
• Finding out you have it
• Getting on the bus
• Meeting new people
• Being alone
• Losing loved ones
• Going to new places
• Overthinking things

How can you deal with it?

• Change your diet - vitamin B helps
• Think positive
• Take action
• Write down worries and fears
• Deep breathing
• Keep smiling
• Use positive anxiety tips
• Go out in nature
• Have a bath or shower to relax
• Listen to music

How common is it?

• 1 in 10 16-18 year olds experience a mental health disorder.
• Over 50% of mental health issues start to develop by age 14.
• Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions.
• School learning, confidence and relationships are all affected.

Where can you get help?

• www.TheAnxietyToolkit.com has lots of advice, guidance and tools
• www.Sane.org.uk provides a 24 hour helpline on 0300 304 7000.
• www.Mind.org.uk have lots of information to help you understand and handle anxiety.
• Local Charities and agencies like IPSUM can provide free and cheaper support for a range of mental health support including Counselling and other positive activities.

For more help visit - www.ipsum.care o r call 01793 695 405