Blogs about anxiety: MHAW 2023

We've gathered stories from people who suffer with anxiety about how it affects their life, how finding support has helped and asked them to share their coping strategies. Thank you to all those who shared their story for Mental Health Awareness Week

Leah who suffers with anxiety with her son Ronan

Leah's story: becoming the mum I always wanted to be

15th May 2023

Being a first-time parent can be a challenging experience in any circumstances. But for new mum, Leah, it was a catalyst for her anxiety becoming completely debilitating - until she reached out for support

Blogs about anxiety: MHAW 2023
Woman sitting alone in the house looking anxious

Natalie's story: learning to live with the peaks and troughs of anxiety

16th May 2023

Natalie has had anxiety since she was a child, but things really peaked over the pandemic when she grew too comfortable with her routine at home and struggled to adapt to the 'new normal'. She's learned to talk things through with friends and ask for support in situations she knows she'll find stressful

Blogs about anxiety: MHAW 2023
Young man from behind looking out into the distance

Lewis' story: the power of offloading

17th May 2023

When Lewis was anxious, he felt sick, distant and detached and had to withdraw from social situations. But seeking support in the run-up to his first son's birth has helped Lewis to open up to others about his anxiety and alleviated some pressure. In his blog for Mental Health Awareness Week, he explains his journey

Blogs about anxiety: MHAW 2023
Woman with headphones

Hannah's story: finding a space where people understand

18th May 2023

Hannah has been experiencing anxiety since childhood, which was exacerbated by having undiagnosed autism and ADHD. As a young adult, she sought help and has found connection and mutual support by going to social groups run by West Sussex Mind's youth mental health workers

Blogs about anxiety: MHAW 2023

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