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Untying the Knot of Anxiety, One Strand at a Time

14th July 20206th August 2020 Neil Hughes

Each attempt to fix my anxiety only unearthed more problems… but it IS possible to get anxiety under control.

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What Your Low Mood May Be Telling You

31st March 202027th January 2021 Neil Hughes

Have you ever entered the doldrums? Not the literal doldrums—the tedious places at sea where winds are few and sailors struggled to escape. I mean those times in life when nothing at all feels interesting. 

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Death Anxiety & Change in Life

24th March 202027th January 2021 Neil Hughes

During my regular comedy talk about anxiety there’s an important moment: the first time I mention my experience of suicidality.

A hush usually falls on the room, in sharp contrast to the earlier laughter.

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The One Answer to All Our Problems

8th June 2016 Neil Hughes

I want the answer. The one, single answer which will solve all my problems.

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How I Accidentally Had an Endoscopy, Or: Anxiety & Me

9th February 20166th August 2020 Neil Hughes

My anxiety sometimes manifests as health anxiety, and that’s taken me to some unexpected places.

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My Life Is Not Worth Living

16th November 201527th January 2021 Neil Hughes

I sometimes felt like my life isn’t worth living.

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