Anxiety Clinic Dublin

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  • A Bridge Too Far: Gephyrophobia

     

    Bridge

    My attention was recently alerted to this interesting yet, for some, debilitating condition.

     

    Crossing a bridge is usually a routine part of everyday travel. Right? However for some people, including professional drivers, it can trigger intense fear, anxiety and an urge to avoid the journey. 

     

    Symptoms experienced can be – dizziness, trembling, palpitations, nausea and a strong fear of losing control. If this is you then you are probably suffering from Gephyrophobia.

     

    Now avoiding bridges may provide immediate relief, but avoidance can also just reinforce the fear. Therefore avoidance is not a long term solution it is just compounding the problem.

     

    Here at, Anxiety Clinic Dublin I provide practical solutions for people experiencing anxiety and phobias. 

     

    Focussing on understanding the anxiety response, developing personal coping strategies and working towards greater confidence around situations that trigger the fears. 

     

    Therefore if the fear of bridges is affecting your travel, work, relationships or independence, feel free to reach out to me and I will be happy to chat about providing a solution to your problem.

     

    You can find out more about David McAllister and Anxiety Clinic Dublin at :

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  • 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

  • Taking a different view can make a difference

    www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-biology-of-human-nature/202306/how-seeing-depression-as-purposeful-may-promote-healing

  • Spring blossom into action

    I love Spring
    I love cherry blossom trees
    Seeing the changes and growth in nature reminds me that we too can harness this change and growth.
    Immerse yourself in nature you’ll feel better for it.

  • 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.

  • Young people to be prescribed surfing and dancing by NHS to help anxiety | Mental health | The Guardian

    Study to assess if ‘social prescribing’ such as surfing or rollerskating can stop conditions worsening while on waiting lists
    — Read on www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/25/young-people-offered-surfing-dancing-nhs-help-anxiety

    A good article about how the medical profession can utilise different approaches to assist their patients with anxiety.

  • Is the Sun setting in on summer ?

    Setting sun bowing figure

    I like September.

    On an island with the Atlantic to the West and the Irish Sea to the east September brings in many changes. Not only the weather as who can tell the variables of such a potent force? But more than this for us as people. Our lives change back to the normal, back to the routine- school, work, commuting, and so on.

    Another year has passed, some people have gone, some have arrived , that unstoppable circle of life that the seasons only provide a marker to what time it is. The Sun’s casting shadow getting longer, if indeed you’re lucky enough to see it (remember it always shines above the clouds) as we tread further into our daily life.

    Like I said at the beginning I like September as it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the summer gone, even the year that has passed but more importantly take notice of what’s going on now. A moment to plan for the winter ahead on how we are going to protect ourselves, physically from the elements and mentally from the stresses and anxieties of daily life.

    So as the sun sets on summer what are you going to do to protect yourself perhaps some of these tips will help:

    • Keep connecting with your family and friends
    • Get active, move more
    • Make time for yourself doing something that you want to do
    • Smile and be grateful for what and who you are
    • Take two minutes to be mindful (I can send you on my two minute sessions for you to try)

    Whatever it is you choose remember the sun is going to set anyway, your not alone, the seasons will come and go , we all go through it, but we can go through it together.

    For further information feel free to Contact me.

  • World Obesity Day

    World Obesity Day

    Key facts (according to WHO World Health Organisation)

    • Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.
    • In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese.
    • 39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2016, and 13% were obese.
    • Most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight.
    • 38 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2019.
    • Over 340 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight or obese in 2016.
    • Obesity is preventable.

    I see anxiety tied in with weight issues but it doesn’t have to be like this.

    Time to change these facts. Time to change our lives. Times starts today.

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  • Memento mori (we all must die)

    Memento Mori

    Remember we all must die. I’m in my 50s and here I am just listening to some old records(vinyl to those too young to know what a record is) after talking to old friends in the modern communication via Zoom. We are middle aged and beyond, yet I don’t see who we are now but the children we were. To close my eyes, just to listen and it takes me back. Not men, not fathers, not husbands, but just us.

    As a student of the social sciences many years ago I discarded the views of ageing as it was put to me then. For youth would of course never die, or at least , have an appreciation of an end. But then those held dear, close, go, gone. It hurts. Perhaps only for a short time and we move on. Youth remains strong. But not forever.

    We never can be sure when it happens, when the first cut of age takes it’s quota- a wrinkle, an ache, thoughts of the past more prominent than the future, who can be sure other than to know it just happened beyond our control. Then what?

    Do we continue down the path we’ll worn by those who came before us or challenge ourselves to greater glories or wait, just wait for something, anything to change our course?

    I come across far too many people who dream and hope that things will improve but like the ancient Romans are willing to leave their fates to the Gods of fortune( Fortuna spinning her wheel of fortune).

    This alarms me as I see an abundance of talent and potential just dreaming or wasting their lives away not realising everyone including you has something to offer through being alive.

    Sure if you’re content with your life and don’t feel the need to do anything differently, then that’s fine, it’s your choice. You probably don’t need to continue reading but for those who don’t feel that way then please stay with me.

    In the long run we are all dead.

    John Maynard Keynes

    I’m not going to preach, that’s not what’s this is about. I just want you to understand, no mortal being lives forever, not you, not me , not the generations past or indeed yet to come.

    We all have to start somewhere, no matter your current age or circumstances, if you want to change where you are then do it and do it now.

    Remember:

    • Dreams and hopes don’t come true without action
    • Waiting doesn’t change anything or get things done
    • Memento Mori (we all must die) make it a life worth living

    David McAllister BSc(Hons), ADCHP, MCHPA

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  • Katy Perry’s hypnotising heartbreak ditty is perfect therapy for fans

    guess I could try hypnotherapy, I gotta rewire this brain’
    — Read on www.metro.news/katy-perrys-hypnotising-heartbreak-ditty-is-perfect-therapy-for-fans/1594959/

  • Dingle’s WWII survivor: ‘People need to relax’

    Dingle’s WWII survivor: ‘People need to relax’
    — Read on www.rte.ie/amp/1132874/

    Wise words from a patient lady on her 90th birthday.

    It’s not easy at the moment, which is understandable , we all feel uneasy, we are restless, we want to get back to our lives.

    But we can’t, not just yet. This is the message on a global scale. Stay patient we will get through it together.

    Let’s respect the wisdom.

  • In these unprecedented times…

    Photo by Clearview Counselling on March 14, 2020.
    In these unprecedented times (sounds dramatic but they are) we all need to be mindful of where our heads are at.

    This is a nice graphic, I like it as it’s simple.
    Obviously managing anxiety on top of the current corona virus pandemic is challenging. But taking care of our  mental health has never been so important.
    So hopefully this graphic can help focus our minds.
    Please seek the necessary anxiety management for your needs if you require it as, like me,I’m sure most anxiety management specialists can facilitate video interfaces.
    I personally use VSee and Zoom so take care of yourself and if you require any further information you can find it at: http://www.anxietyclinicdublin.com
    You can also feel free to contact me at: anxietyclinc@dublin.com
    Kind regards
    David McAllister BSc(Hons)

     

  • 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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