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It is important to understand what anxiety symptoms can look like as often these can be mistaken by other medical concerns such as heart pain and difficulties with breathing. Anxiety is a mental health disorder that is characterized by feelings of excessive worry, anxiety or fear that results in disruption to daily activities. There are a range of anxiety disorders including panic disorder, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is important to speak to a qualified psychologist that is experienced in anxiety treatment. What are common triggers of anxiety at the moment? It has been an extremely stressful time for many individuals with the changes and various adjustments due to Covid-19. With the Covid-19 pandemic many people found their usual coping strategies had been removed or paused for a period of time. This has resulted in isolation from family and friends, ceasing gym and yoga c

Online Psychologist anywhere in Australia   at Positive Wellbeing Psychology   Why do I feel this way in the most recent Lockdown - what do I feel more okay? It makes so much more sense why understand each lockdown feels so much harder... Now with lockdown #6 extended in Melbourne, we are having to absorb more covid trauma. With each lockdown, stress from the trauma can build if you don't release it. What needs releasing is the fight, flight, and freeze response within your nervous system. What are some of the impacts of Covid-19 on mental health?  At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, our psychologist explore in session with clients why this lockdown feels different to earlier lockdowns. Our clients can access support with one of our warm and compassionate Melbourne based psychologist anywhere within Australia.  The lockdown has seemed to have an impact on individuals in terms of mood, energy levels, motivation, hope, interest in usual activities, increased feelings of frustration and