by Anita Missiha | Sep 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Therapy
The body-brain connection Our bodies are connected to our brain, and vice versa, through our nervous system. I often explain to clients that ‘where your thoughts go, your body goes along for the ride’. If you are having scary or anxious thoughts, you will start to...
by Anita Missiha | Sep 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Therapy
What is the fight or flight response? The fight-or-flight response is our body’s instinctive response to threats to our safety and risks of danger in our environment. When a threat is identified, the system activates our body to respond in three common ways. Running...
by Anita Missiha | Aug 28, 2025 | Anxiety, Therapy
Do you sometimes feel your heart racing for no clear reason, or find yourself suddenly struggling to breathe, with a tight chest and dizzy head? Do overwhelming waves of fear or dread hit you out of nowhere, leaving you feeling like you might faint, lose control, or...
by Anita Missiha | May 2, 2025 | Anxiety
Feeling anxious can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Many people struggle with managing anxiety. In fact, understanding it is the first step to feeling better. In this blog, you’ll learn what anxiety is, how it affects you, and how to manage it. We’ll also...
