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Waking at 3am

Why You Wake at 3am Every Night, Explained

The person who finally raises this has usually been dealing with it for months and has stopped mentioning it to anyone. Falling asleep is not the problem. He goes down easily at eleven, sometimes before the end of an episode.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 26 Aug 2026
Sunday Scaries

The Sunday Scaries: What That Dread Actually Signals

The person who describes the Sunday scaries usually laughs while doing it. Everyone gets them. It is half a joke by now, a thing people post about on Sunday evening and forget by Tuesday.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 26 Aug 2026
relocation anxiety

Anxiety in a New Country: Why Relocation Triggers It Even When Life Looks Fine

A woman moves to Dubai for a genuinely good job. The salary is better, the apartment is nicer than anything she had before, the weather is warm year-round. Six months in, she notices she's tense on the drive to work for no reason she can name, sleeping badly

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 14 Jul 2026
burnout at work

Recognising Burnout at Work: The Signs That Get Mistaken for Just Being Tired

Burnout is one of the most talked-about problems at work, and one of the most misread. Ask ten people what it means and most will describe some version of being very tired, the kind of tired a good holiday should fix.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 14 Jul 2026
high functioning anxiety

High-Functioning Anxiety: When Looking Fine Is Part of the Problem

High-functioning anxiety is not a diagnosis. You will not find it in any psychiatric manual, and no clinician can write it on a form.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 09 Jun 2026
Anxiety Treatments

The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Anxiety Treatments

Anxiety disorders touch the lives of millions across the globe, producing chronic worry, fear, and distress that can disrupt functioning. From generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder to social anxiety and phobias, the emotional and physical cost is immense.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 05 Apr 2025
Anxiety & Depression Treatments in Dubai: What Works Best

Anxiety & Depression Treatments in Dubai: What Works Best

Serious mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are becoming increasingly common worldwide, including in Dubai. These conditions are the ones that can impact your daily life in such a huge way, making it difficult to work, maintain relationships, and enjoy activities that once brought happiness.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 03 Apr 2025
How Dubai's Best Mental Health Professionals

How Dubai's Best Mental Health Professionals Are Tackling Anxiety and Depression

There is genuine effort from the government of Dubai to bring attention to mental health and treatment in recent years. More and more people are showing up for different treatments, yet the most predominant conditions are those of anxiety and depression, contributed by the swift pace of lives, social compulsions, and lifestyle changes.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 08 Feb 2025
DBT

Discover Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Dubai

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy intended to assist patients in controlling strong emotions, decrease self-destructive behaviours, and improve interpersonal relationships.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 11 Jan 2025
Separation Anxiety

Understanding and Managing Separation Anxiety (sepanx) in Dubai

Separation anxiety is a psychological condition wherein the individual experiences excessive fear or distress consequent to separation from loved ones. Separation anxiety affects both children and adults. It assumes such forms as persistent worry or anatomical feelings and some physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches.

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • 11 Jan 2025