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 | Mar 28, 2024 | Mindfulness
Many people suffer from insomnia and sleep difficulties. Sleep is often associated with stress, anxiety, and avoidance. Using these strategies can help shift associated anxiety and stress and bedtime can be something we come to look forward to and enjoy!...
by Anita Missiha | Feb 7, 2024 | Mindfulness
School’s back, holiday’s over, everyone is back to work and it is February already. Before we know it, the months will fly by. It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, living ruled by our schedules and calendars. Before the year takes...
