Anxiety 3/4

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 24, 20232 min read

Understanding binge-drinking

Recent headliners proclaimed that British women are among the global leaders in binge-drinking. As the festive season approaches, I spoke...

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Coping with 'mum guilt' in the workplace

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 22, 20232 min read

Coping with 'mum guilt' in the workplace

There’s an enormous amount of pressure on mums to do the best job that they can. Of course, much of this stems from the natural maternal...

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Scrolling on your socials, do you find yourself keeping tabs on people who you don't like?

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 20, 20233 min read

Scrolling on your socials, do you find yourself keeping tabs on people who you don't like?

The advent of social media has made it infinitely easier to keep in touch with what's going on with those around us. But this also means...

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Coping with 'pre-death' grief, when grief comes before a loss

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 18, 20232 min read

Coping with 'pre-death' grief, when grief comes before a loss

Sometimes grief comes before a loss. If we know that a loss is likely to be on the horizon, perhaps if a loved one is unwell, we might...

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Returning to work, and coping with taking a step down

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 14, 20233 min read

Returning to work, and coping with taking a step down

We often talk about returning to the workplace in the context of career breaks and maternity leave. But yesterday's headlines were all...

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Relaxation techniques: how do you really relax?

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 11, 20233 min read

Relaxation techniques: how do you really relax?

So you've finally found some time for yourself. You're at the end of your to-do list - or nearly there. The diary is empty, your phone...

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How to rebuild your confidence after leaving a toxic workplace

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 8, 20232 min read

How to rebuild your confidence after leaving a toxic workplace

A toxic workplace can leave a lasting imprint on us, in the same way as an unhealthy relationship or a traumatic experience. I spoke to...

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Have you been a victim of 'mum-shaming'?

Georgina Sturmer

Oct 26, 20232 min read

Have you been a victim of 'mum-shaming'?

I've written before about how our identity shifts when we become parents. There's also a shift - whether we like it or not - in how...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 20, 20233 min read

What is self-sabotage?

Have you ever noticed yourself getting in your own way? Saying yes to things you don’t wish to do, saying no to things you might enjoy,...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 14, 20232 min read

Do you suffer from emotional hangovers?

Feelings don’t always come and go smoothly. Sometimes our emotions are overwhelming. Maybe you’re overcome by a deep sense of sadness,...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 10, 20232 min read

Work addiction: Are you a workaholic?

The actor Idris Elba has been in the press this week talking about his addiction to work. When we think about addiction, we often think...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 4, 20232 min read

Coping with nerves ahead of a big event

I was asked for some tips on coping with nerves ahead of a proposal. This might sound like a very specific area of anxiety - and likely...

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Taking time to switch off and disconnect. Are you dreaming about your next holiday?

Georgina Sturmer

Sep 29, 20234 min read

Taking time to switch off and disconnect. Are you dreaming about your next holiday?

It's nearly the end of September, and the summer holidays already feel as if they were a long time ago. So when I was asked to have a...

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The 'anniversary effect': coping with difficult dates and reminders

Georgina Sturmer

Sep 11, 20232 min read

The 'anniversary effect': coping with difficult dates and reminders

When life throws challenges our way, it can feel as if the world stops turning. And what can be just as hard, is facing anniversaries...

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The Perfectionism Trap: Is social media fuelling our addiction to perfection?

Georgina Sturmer

Aug 30, 20233 min read

The Perfectionism Trap: Is social media fuelling our addiction to perfection?

The endless scroll of social media is a part of everyday life, and it feels as if it’s here to stay. There are lots of things that are...

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Aerophobia: what causes the fear of flying?

Georgina Sturmer

Aug 11, 20233 min read

Aerophobia: what causes the fear of flying?

We all know what it means when someone says that they're afraid of flying. Right? It even has its own name: aerophobia. But when we...

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Georgina Sturmer

Aug 4, 20233 min read

What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?

It feels as if we encounter new terminology related to mental health every single day. I've noticed more people talking about Rejection...

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Health anxiety: How to cope if you’re feeling anxious about seeing your GP

Georgina Sturmer

Jun 28, 20234 min read

Health anxiety: How to cope if you’re feeling anxious about seeing your GP

Do you know the feeling? Maybe it’s a niggle, a sign of infection, a symptom, an ache, a pain, or an understanding that something isn’t...

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Georgina Sturmer

Jun 23, 20233 min read

Are you feeling anxious about AI?

It feels as if someone has turned up the volume on the chatter about AI. Everywhere we turn there are comments about AI, ChatGPT, bots...

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Anxiety, and what we learned from Mental Health Awareness Week

Georgina Sturmer

May 20, 20232 min read

Anxiety, and what we learned from Mental Health Awareness Week

As this week comes to a close, I’m struck by the engaging opinions, stories and content that has flooded my newsfeed during Mental Health...

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