Anxiety Clinic Dublin

Category: Ireland

  • Men’s Health Week 2025

    Men’s health week 2025 poster

    Great resources available at :

    https://www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2025.html

    International Men’s Health Week (MHW) always begins on the Monday before Father’s Day and ends on Father’s Day itself.  During 2025, it will run from Monday 9th until Sunday 15th June.

    MHW is celebrated in many European countries, as well as in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and a number of other places worldwide.  The overall aims of the week are to:

    • –  Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages.
    • –  Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices / activities.
    • –  Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.

    But why is there a need to hold a Men’s Health Week? …  Males constitute almost 50% of the population on the island of Ireland and, therefore, deserve to have a gender lens focused upon their specific health needs.  Research clearly shows that these men experience a disproportionate burden of ill-health and die too young …

    • –  Local men die younger than women do.
    • –  Males have higher death rates than females for almost all of the leading causes of death and at all ages.
    • –  Men’s poorer lifestyles are responsible for a high proportion of chronic diseases.
    • –  Late presentation to health services can lead to a large number of problems becoming untreatable …

    Indeed, while many of these conditions are preventable, their prevalence amongst men may, in fact, rise in the future.

    Talk to someone and do it now.

    David McAllister BSc(Hons),Dip App S.S.,ADCHP, MCHPA
    Phone: 085 843 5939
    Email: anxietyclinic@dublin.com

  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2025

    St. Patrick’s Day 2025 image

    Wishing everyone, everywhere a very happy St. Patrick’s Day 2025.

  • Happy New Year gift from me to you

    12 tips and habits to improve self esteem

    My gift for you to boost your start to the new year .

    All you need to do is go to this page:

    https://anxietyclinicdublin.com/e-books/

    Click on the link on the page and use the code: Happy 2024

    Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2025.

  • I started smoking at 14 – and reached 40 a day. A single therapy session changed my life | Smoking | The Guardian

    For years I had been trying to quit, without success, when I decided to take a new approach. It helped me achieve the previously unthinkable
    — Read on www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/20/i-started-smoking-at-14-and-reached-40-a-day-a-single-therapy-session-changed-my-life

    A good article on the power of hypnotherapy to help you quit smoking.

    Great opportunity if this is what you want. If not for you then feel free to share with someone it could help.

    Most hypnotherapist practitioners would be able to help you quit either in person or online.

    Check out qualified hypnotherapists at CHPA

    Kind regards

    David

    Anxietyclinicdublin

  • Shake it off with active April

    Action for happiness active April calendar

    Follow me and others on a journey of activity this April.

    Get outdoors, enjoy the longer days, move more, exercise a little bit more, even just relax more.

    Commit today and your mind and body will thank you for it.

  • St. Patrick and me

    St Patrick’s Day

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all.

    Unlike St. Patrick I can’t promise to banish all the snakes but I can certainly help you banish your fear of snakes.

    Enjoy your day and don’t let the snakes get in your way.

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  • National survey reveals high rates of anxiety and depression

    Three in five people experience depression across the country while four in five experience anxiety, according to a recent survey.
    — Read on www.independent.ie/irish-news/national-survey-reveals-high-rates-of-anxiety-and-depression/a965429193.html

  • Holland & Barrett promote Hypnotherapy for anxiety

    www.hollandandbarrett.ie/the-health-hub/conditions/mental-health/mind-and-body/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/

    Good to see hypnotherapy suggested as a positive way of managing your anxiety (number 7).

    Taking action is imperative when dealing with anxiety, seeking out help from a well trained hypnotherapist such as all the members of the CHPA (chpa.ie) can make all the difference.

    Don’t leave it to chance, if you or someone you know, is need of help in dealing with anxiety then contact the CHPA, where a hypnotherapy professional will be happy to help.

  • Look into my eyes: A look at the online hypnosis phenomenon

    Interest in hypnosis soared during the pandemic, largely thanks to social media and video conferencing. Is it a fad, or does going into a trance-like state help relieve stress and anxiety? 
    — Read on www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-41019341.html

    As the current Chairperson of the CHPA I would like to thank Aidan and The Irish Examiner for this excellent article highlighting the positive impact hypnotherapy has had on providing support for people suffering during the pandemic. The CHPA is leading the way in providing professional hypnotherapy services, with all members fully qualified, insured and Garda (Police) vetted.

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  • Happy St Patrick’s Day

    St Patrick’s Day shamrock

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone

  • Me, Student nurses and a little bit of mindfulness

    Mindfulness

    A big thank you to the 4th year student nurses in Children’s Health Ireland Temple Street for being a wonderfully responsive audience today.

    An impromptu session which l really enjoyed, made easier by your willingness to listen and contribute.

    A difficult enough profession, without the additional stresses of the last two years, yet here you are still looking forward to your career.

    You all have it in you to be the best you can be, just remember to balance yourself – thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

    Oh yes before I forget, thank you to those who decided to follow anxietyclinicdublin on Instagram, much appreciated.

    Let’s do good work together the best way we know how.

    David

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  • How is your New Year Resolutions going?

    It is the last week in January 2022 and I just want to ask if any of these sound familiar:

    New year resolutions

    ·         Lose weight

    ·         Stop smoking

    ·         To be happier and healthier

    ·         Spend more time on personal wellbeing

    New Year resolutions anyone?

    Above are some of the most common resolutions made every year, unfortunately over half of people will fail to achieve them.

    But that’s not you. Yes?

    You will succeed. Yes?

    So you made a plan, right?

    Using the SMART goal setting method, eh, well, maybe?

    It’s OK; I help people with these issues all the time, so you are not alone and sure feel free to contact me for any further information.

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    But for now let me help you with the SMART goal setting process.

    SMART stands for – Specific / Measurable / Achievable /Relevant/ Time related.

    For example you may set long-term outcome goals such as getting a ‘dream body’ or to be happier and, as a starting point, these sound like good goals.

    The problem is that the goal-setting process for many people stops there.

    People who develop action plans experience LESS ANXIETY, MORE CONFIDENCE and GREATER SATISFACTION about achieving their goals and are more likely to SUCCEED.

    Let’s take weight loss as an example. Saying I want to lose weight is a noble statement however by saying,” I want to lose 20lbs or 10 kg is more SPECIFIC.

    Then by adding, “…before my summer holidays” gives a chance to MEASURE the weight drop in stages.

    Next you have to ask yourself, “is it ACHIEVABLE”. How are you going to achieve this goal- coaching, diet, exercise, hypnosis?

    You need a balance of- challenging enough to keep you motivated, but not too hard as you might lose focus and experience feelings of anxiety and stress.

    (I use a specific analysis technique for weight management which I can gladly go through with you).

    The RELEVANT stage is very important as this is where you need to ask yourself, “Does this goal really matter to me?” The answer better be “YES”, but if there is no real internal motivation and desire to achieve it, you’ll probably fail.

    Finally setting a TIMELINE for when you want to achieve your goal is important.

    This is the part where you need to make use of setting goals that are both long and short term; our main goal may be 6-8 months away but by setting short term goals you will always have an upcoming goal to work towards. 

    Hopefully this has been helpful to you about both the importance of wanting to achieve your goal and how to go about it. Sure I am always available to help you start, maintain and achieve the goals you deserve.

    Best of Luck

    Hear to Listen – Here to Help

    David McAllister

    Contact

    0858435939

  • Feeling anxious about life going ‘back to normal’? 5 Top tips for managing the transition

    With the easing of restrictions and suggestions that we are closing in on the final chapters of the pandemic, there are numerous reasons to feel optimistic that we may soon return to a ‘normal life ’.

    Just imagine no face masks, no Covid tests and no more social distancing, sounds good , right?

    Taking off a Face mask

    However it’s understandable to feel nervous and anxious about this new transitional stage and the changes associated with it. Trust me you are not alone if you feel this way.

    Our minds and bodies have been on “Red Alert” for a long time now about protecting our health and any sudden changes to our behaviour may cause fear and confusion and an increased risk of social anxiety.

    We may feel that we are under scrutiny and overthink our interactions with others around us leading to even more anxious feelings.

    Here are my 5 top tips for coping with the easing of restrictions:

    1.Drop feeling guilty

    It’s okay to feel anxious and by acknowledging and accepting this it will free up your feelings instead of bottling them up. Changes are going to happen and you don’t have to be ecstatic about it. Chat to friends and colleagues you may be surprised to find you are not alone feeling the way you do.

    2. Pace yourself

    It’s going to be strange for all of us for a while as we meditate our way from where we were to where we are going. Others might be happy to jump right back into work, pubs and clubs whereas others might not be too keen.

    What is important is that you increase exposure at your own pace and find what is comfortable for you, such as , continuing to wear a mask for a while. Furthermore be honest and open about how you feel in a non judgmental way. It’s not about being right or wrong, it’s just the way you feel.

    3.Dealing with peer pressure

    It can be difficult to hold your position when others around you are doing something different and you are getting pressurised into conforming. However a good way to deal with this is to explain how you feel and that you appreciate the way they feel and all you are asking for is reciprocation. Just be like one of the dragons on “Dragons Den”, when they don’t like the deal on offer they say, “I’m Out”.

    4.Be present focused

    Our bodies are always present however our minds can be in the past, present or future.

    Using mindfulness techniques such as, 54321, can really focus our minds on the here and now. This can be easier said than done so practice is key , the more you practice being present the easier it will become.

    54321 mindfulness

    5. Recognise your achievements

    The last two years have brought on many changes, requiring adaptive behaviour at every turn. Just take time out to reflect on how you have managed this by being flexible in your work, family and social life. Nothing worthwhile is easy and by recognising you have come this far, all you need to do is trust yourself to keep going and be open about getting professional help to see you through to the finish line.

    David McAllister

    Anxiety and Phobia Management Specialist

    anxietyclinicdublin.com

    anxietyclinic@dublin.com

    0858435939

  • Anxiety management and mindfulness

    1st year nursing students anxiety management and mindfulness

    A big thank you to the 1st year nursing students for being a wonderful audience over the last few weeks.

    Keep up the good work and remember to use the little techniques I showed you to stay mindful:

    478 breathing, 54321 grounding, H-P-F and many more.

    Really enjoyed your company and I wish you well for the future.

    Feel free to contact me if you need any further information

    David McAllister BSc(Hons),Dip App S.S.,ADCHP, MCHPA

  • Supporting men’s mental health week 2020

    Anxietyclinicdublin supports men’s mental health week 2020

    Proud to support men’s mental health week 2020

  • A little bit of creativity and health in Ireland

    A big thanks to healthy Ireland and creative Ireland for an informative and interesting event. #healthireland #creativeireland #anxietyclinicdublin
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