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Painting of a person walking through a door from a fiery, chaotic landscape into a peaceful outdoor scene with grass and an ocean view.

Worry and rumination

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How to defuse catastrophic thoughts

Do you often fear the worst is going to happen? Use these therapeutic techniques to think more rationally and calmly

by Lucia Tecuta

A skull adorned with colourful flowers, a butterfly, musical notes, a candle, and a bone set against a soft background.

Anxiety

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How to get more comfortable with death

Angst about mortality is part of being human, but if it’s interfering with your life, there are proven ways to dial it down

by Rachel Menzies

Illustration of a person walking along a beach as a large wave crashes nearby, with a tree branch in the upper right corner and cliffs in the background.

Fear and phobia

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How to handle paranoid thoughts

Feel like you’re being watched, judged or talked about? These exercises will help you assess the situation and calm your mind

by Antonella Trotta

Person in a red jacket looking out at the sea with white chalk cliffs in the background under a cloudy sky.

Violence and aggression

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How to deal with bullying from your past

The effects of being bullied can linger for decades, but it’s never too late to heal and reclaim your place in the world

by Stacee Reicherzer

A colourful illustration of a driver’s view of heavy traffic with various road signs. The rear view mirror reflects her concerned face.

Fear and phobia

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How to overcome agoraphobia

Are you trapped by a dread of public, open or enclosed places? Reclaim your freedom by following these manageable steps

by Gila Lyons

Vintage photo of a woman with a box camera on a high scaffold overlooking a large cityscape.

Fear and phobia

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How to overcome a fear of heights

Humans are wired to avoid vertiginous places, but if this fear gets in the way of life then exposure therapy can help

by Poppy Brown