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Break up with Anxiety, once and for all
Anxiety Help Glasgow | Immediate Support & Resources | Brain Botanics
Anxiety therapy in Glasgow helps women move from overwhelm to confident living. Proven approaches for lasting relief.
Need Help Right Now?
If you're reading this in the middle of an anxiety spiral, first - take a breath. You're safe right now, and what you're feeling will pass.
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Immediate Grounding Technique:
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5 things you can see around you right now
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4 things you can touch (your chair, your phone, a table)
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3 things you can hear (traffic, voices, your breathing)
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2 things you can smell (coffee, fresh air)
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1 thing you can taste (gum, a drink, or just notice your mouth)
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Quick Breathing Reset:
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Breathe in for 4 counts
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Hold for 4 counts
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Breathe out for 6 counts
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Repeat 4 times
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You're not broken. You're not going crazy. This feeling will pass.
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Understanding Your Anxiety
Anxiety isn't your fault, and it's not a character flaw. Your brain is doing what it thinks is its job - trying to keep you safe. Sometimes that safety system gets a bit overprotective, like an overzealous security guard who sees threats everywhere.
What you might be experiencing:
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Racing thoughts that won't stop
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Physical symptoms (racing heart, tight chest, nausea)
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Feeling like something terrible is about to happen
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Exhaustion from being "on edge" all the time
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Shame or embarrassment about struggling
Here's the truth: You're not alone. Anxiety affects 1 in 4 people in Glasgow, and seeking help - even just reading this page - is a sign of strength, not weakness.​
Free Anxiety Resources In Glasgow
Immediate Support:
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Samaritans Glasgow: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
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NHS 24: 111 (for urgent mental health support)
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Text SHOUT to 85258 (free crisis text support)
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Specialised Anxiety Resources:
🔗 Understanding Social Anxiety Learn about social anxiety patterns and why you might feel exhausted after social interactions.
🔗 Panic Attacks vs Anxiety Attacks Understand the difference and what's actually happening in your body during these experiences.
🔗 Fear of Appearing Stupid If you're constantly worried about what others think or saying the "wrong" thing.
🔗 ADHD and Social Anxiety Understanding the intersection between ADHD and anxiety - you're not imagining the connection.
🔗 Safety Behaviour Detection Kit Identify the subtle ways anxiety might be controlling your choices without you realising it.
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Local Glasgow Support:
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Glasgow Association for Mental Health: 0141 552 5592
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Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 (weekends & evenings)
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Support in Mind Scotland: Local Glasgow groups and peer support
Self-Help Options That Actually Work
Apps Worth Downloading:
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Headspace: Guided meditations specifically for anxiety
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Calm: Sleep stories and breathing exercises
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DARE: Specifically designed for anxiety and panic
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Insight Timer: Free meditations and anxiety-focused content
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Books That Get It:
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"Dare" by Barry McDonagh - Practical approach to anxiety and panic
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"The Anxiety Toolkit" by Alice Boyes - Evidence-based strategies
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"Mind Over Mood" by Greenberger & Padesky - Cognitive techniques that work
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Simple Daily Practices:
Morning Routine:
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5 minutes of deep breathing before checking your phone
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Write down 3 things you're grateful for (even small ones)
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Set one realistic intention for the day
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Evening Wind-Down:
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Put your phone away 1 hour before bed
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Try the "worry window" - give yourself 10 minutes to worry, then close the window
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Progressive muscle relaxation (tense and release each muscle group)
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When Anxiety Strikes:
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Name it: "I'm having anxious thoughts right now"
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Don't fight it: Resistance makes it stronger
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Get curious: "What is my anxiety trying to protect me from?"
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Move your body: Even a 2-minute walk can shift your nervous system
When to seek Professional Help
​​​You don't need to wait until you're in crisis. If anxiety is limiting your life in any way - your relationships, work, sleep, or simply your peace of mind - that's reason enough to reach out.
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Consider professional support if:
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Your anxiety feels overwhelming most days
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You're avoiding situations or opportunities because of anxiety
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Physical symptoms are affecting your daily life
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You're using alcohol, food, or other substances to cope
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Sleep is consistently disrupted by worry
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You feel isolated or ashamed about your struggles
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What "not severe enough" actually means:
If you're wondering whether your anxiety is "bad enough" for help, that questioning itself is often part of anxiety's pattern. There's no minimum threshold of suffering you need to reach. Professional support isn't just for crisis - it's for anyone who wants to feel better.
The truth: Taking this step isn't admitting weakness; it's an act of courage and self-compassion.
Professional Anxiety Support in Glasgow
How Therapy Can Help:
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Professional anxiety therapy isn't about "just talking about your problems." It's about understanding why your brain gets stuck in worry loops and learning practical tools to interrupt these patterns.
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What makes anxiety therapy different:​
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Understanding your unique triggers and patterns
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Learning to work WITH your nervous system rather than against it
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Practical tools that work in real-life situations, not just therapy rooms
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Breaking the shame cycle that often keeps anxiety going
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Professional Anxiety Support:​
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Areas Covered Across Glasgow:
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Ready to take the next step?
Remember: Reaching out for help - whether through these free resources or professional support - isn't giving up. It's taking your life back.
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You don't have to carry this weight alone. Whether you start with the breathing exercise at the top of this page, explore the free resources, or book a consultation, you're already taking steps toward feeling better.
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Free 30-Minute Consultation If you're ready to explore professional support, I offer a completely free, no-pressure consultation where we can discuss what's bringing you here and whether working together might be helpful.​​