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STRESSLAXED? When trying to 'switch off' makes your anxiety 'switch on'


Have you ever had a rare moment and thought that a bit of ‘quiet time’ might go down a treat? You run yourself a warm bubble bath, light a fragrant candle, grab your favourite book and slide into the water with the intention of relaxing, but found quite the opposite happening? Instead of calmness washing over you, you’re laying there with an overactive mind, a pile of worries, guilt about wasting time plus a tirade of thoughts around how many loads of washing you still have.