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'I've had anxiety as a constant companion since childhood. When I said I was worried or scared, I was told, “It’s all in your head,” or “You’re making too much of a fuss.” This constant invalidation pushed me away from others and deep inside myself.

'School was a battlefield. I had no friends, and presenting in front of classmates felt impossible. My hands trembled, my words got stuck, and my body would freeze. Sometimes I was so paralyzed I couldn’t even answer the phone. This inner struggle made me miss many opportunities I truly wanted, both at work and school.

'The fear of judgment and facing new situations was overwhelming. People would say, “Why are you so anxious? Just control it!” and each time, I felt more shame. It was as if my struggle was a personal failing, not anxiety. This anxious hum never faded, even during sleep, waking me with a pounding heart or troubling dreams — a constant, exhausting presence.'

Shiva reveals how her anxiety made normal life impossible. Click the link in the comments to read her full blog and find out what helped turn it around.

Weekend reminder: be kind to yourself. ❤️

The news is a lot right now, and it’s a worrying time for many. But remember to give yourself a break, and try to focus on the good in the world.

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As Rosh Hashanah begins, we wish our Jewish community a year filled with sweetness, joy and happiness. Shanah Tova! ❤️

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February is - here are the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer 👇

It's important to know what's normal for your body. Your symptoms are unlikely to be cancer but if these symptoms are unusual for you or won’t go away, get them checked by your doctor.

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Sepsis kills more people than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined.

If you’re feeling unwell make sure to look out for these common early warning signs, they spell out SEPSIS:

- Slurred speech or confusion
- Extreme shivering or muscle pain
- Passing no urine (in a day)
- Severe breathlessness
- It feels like you’re going to die
- Skin mottled or discoloured

If your worried that you or someone you look after has symptoms of sepsis, make sure to call 999 or go straight to A+E.

What happens to the brain when a person has dementia? Watch this video to learn more! 🤔 Which of these facts surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments. 👇

Early blood sugar management for people with type 2 diabetes has lifelong benefits Scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh analysed data spanning more than four decades from the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) - one of the longest ever type 2 diabetes studies.