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We see you. We see your anxiety. And your anxiety sees you. You wake up already scanning the day for danger. Your chest tightens before your feet even touch the floor. You rehearse conversations in your head, just in case. You feel like you’re constantly walking a mental tightrope—one wrong thought and everything could unravel. You smile, you function, you show up. But inside, it’s chaos. The “what ifs” never stop. The fear of being judged, misunderstood, or not enough—it’s exhausting. And the worst part? You feel like you should be able to “just get over it.” But anxiety isn’t weakness. It’s your nervous system trying to protect you, even when there’s no real threat. It’s your mind doing overtime, trying to control the uncontrollable. Now, imagine this… You sit in a room with someone who doesn’t rush you, doesn’t judge you, and doesn’t try to fix you. They listen. They help you untangle the knots in your thoughts. They teach you how to breathe again—not just with your lungs, but with

Health Anxiety.... What is it? Health anxiety (sometimes called hypochondria) is when you spend so much time worrying you're ill, or about getting ill, that it starts to take over your life. Some people might call you a hypnochondriac or that you are fussing over nothing. However, Health Anxiety is much more serious than that and it really affects someone's mental and physical health, as well as their social activities and work or education. It can be really debilitating and it's important to get support sooner, rather than later. Here's some of the signs and symptoms of Health Anxiety. Remember, everyone is different and we all experience anxiety and life differently. What's important to know is that, if it's affecting your life is an unhelpful or distressing way, get some support and start taking control of some of your anxiety symptoms. You may have Health Anxiety if you: * Have an obsessional preoccupation with the idea that they are currently (or will be) experiencing a physical i

When anxiety creeps into your life you.... * Start feeling that dread of getting up in the morning and press 'snooze' multiple times to delay facing the day ahead * You go to work or college with a headache, or a tight chest, or feel shaky or your heart beats fasts. And it's not the booze because you haven't had any. It's the anxiety and stress starting it's work on you again * You make excuses so you can avoid giving that presentation at work; or delay that lunch date with a friend; or be alone so yo can have that extra cigarette or drink to take the edge off and help you feel more calm * You over-prepare, over-clean, over-think, over-analyse, over-everything - because, if you do, things will 'go better' and if you don't...well, let's say, it's not pretty! * You're exhausted with it all. Anxiety is tiring! Juggling too many plates and having too many eyes on the ball makes you want to hide away and sleep for as long as you can * People get on your nerves and you feel bored, impatient

It's time for action because, let's be honest, influencers, AI & self-help books are not............ We know how it feels to plaster on a smile and pretend you’re fine - but pretending never eases the heaviness inside. So many people believe depression is simply about feeling sad. But what we see time and time again is exhaustion, guilt, and a sense of being stuck in quicksand. If positive quotes alone could heal depression, our therapy room would be empty - but they don't touch the root of the struggle. It’s just not how our minds work. It’s the same with anxiety, stress and trauma. Many clients have told us how they have been told that 'just think positive' and their anxiety, stress or trauma will get better. But, in reality, it often leaves them feeling more alone with their thoughts and feelings and memories. Telling someone with anxiety to ‘just breathe’ is like telling someone in quicksand to just stand up in it. There’s also is a world of difference between running a hot bubble

Waking Up with Dread? Do you wake up feeling like the weight of the world is already on your shoulders, before you’ve even gotten out of bed? Does anxiety greet you the moment your eyes open, filling your mind with a to-do list that feels impossible to conquer? Maybe you've started to feel stressed or depressed with it all and there's no way out of it all. Or maybe you're so tired feeling anxios. depressed or stressed out all the time that you don't have any time to spend time with family or doing things you enjoy and life is just passing you by. You don’t have to live with this constant feeling of dread. Therapy can help you identify and address the sources of your anxiety, depression or stress, giving you the tools to greet each day with a sense of calm and control. Imagine waking up with a clear mind, focused on the things that matter most to you.Imagine waking up and planning to do things that matter to you, that you enjoy, that make you feel 'you' again. Take the first step toward

Anxious? Depressed? Stressed? Just feeling off lately? You're not crazy. You're not weak. You're just human — and you're not alone. Life gets heavy sometimes. Maybe you're overthinking everything. Maybe you're feeling numb. Maybe you're just exhausted and don't know why. It's okay to ask for help. Seriously. Talking to someone who gets it can make a huge difference. At Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS) and Scotland Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (SADS), we keep it real. No judgement. Just support, tools that actually help, and a space where you can breathe again. Touch base with us if you’re ready to talk — or even if you're just thinking about it. First steps don’t have to be big. And we're here, alongside you, the whole way. Find out how we can support you and how you can start feeling a bit better again. Our contact details are below. Let's chat soon! Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS) and Scotland Anxiety and Depression Cou