Dr Claire Plumbly's Blog

This week I polled my audience about the effect of the heat on their anxiety. 55% the respondents said they feel more anxious when the temperature rises (20% felt less anxious and 20% the same as always). Here are six common reasons for this and my tips for managing it: 1) The body’s attempt to cool itself in the heat mimics anxiety symptoms Your heart rate increases in the heat because the skin requires 2-4 times the amount of blood it usually requires to stay cool. Thi

If you’ve not already read my 7 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety then start there as it helps to know what it is you’re actually trying...

What is High-Functioning Anxiety? Anxiety can affect people in different ways: some people are floored by it, unable to do every-day...

1. Manage your exposure to the news (and make sure you’re only looking at reputable news sources) There can be a strong urge to check for...

It’s now almost two years since Covid-19 first appeared in the UK and began changing everyday life as we know it. Some people have been left with post-traumatic stress disorder after being gravely sick in intensive care. Others have been left grieving for loved ones. Millions have been impacted by fear about catching the virus. In fact, a UK survey indicated that anxiety, sleep problems, and alcohol intake increased by up to 50% during the first year of the pandemic particula

Yesterday my daughter went into school feeling nervous about ‘percentages’. She had struggled with her homework and was anxious about...

By Leanne Lee I have always been passionate about sewing and crafting but when I had COVID back in December 2020 I didn’t expect my hobby to help me as much as it did. I had COVID back just before the vaccine and didn’t suffer with many physical symptoms to start with but when I tried going back to work and returning to normal life after isolation I was floored by how fatigued I was. It took me so long to get back to resembling any sort of normal activity level and I presume

I'm assuming you're reading this because you've got a sense that Mindfulness would help you; maybe you know someone who raves about it...

There are two types of worries Bet you thought all worrying was equal? Well not so! There are two categories of worries. How you deal...

Is your anxiety sometimes worse in the morning than later in the day? You're not alone with this problem! It is a really common concern...

This is a technique that I do with clients in therapy to move through difficult thoughts and feelings. We do it together and repeat it...