Anxiety

Trying to make sense of care versus extreme anxiety

Management of severe allergy which impacts on quality of life means that sometimes (or often for some of us), we need to look at the big picture and assess real risk. This can be hard to do when you are engulfed in a situation.

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Anxiety - young person

Dealing with anxiety can be a challenge for many young people with allergies, especially if you are at risk of anaphylaxis. Here are some tips to help you manage.

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Anxiety - parent

Dealing with anxiety can be a challenge for many parents and children living with allergies, especially if they are at risk of anaphylaxis. Here are some tips to help you manage.

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Anxiety - adult

Dealing with anxiety can be a challenge for many people with allergies, especially if you are at risk of anaphylaxis. Here are some tips to help you manage.

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Anxiety and allergies

Dealing with anxiety can be a challenge for many people with allergies, especially if you are at risk of anaphylaxis. Some level of anxiety is normal and it is an important part of staying safe.

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Food allergy

Updated September 2024 On this page What is food allergy Triggers Food Allergens Signs & Symptoms Treatment Allergy or Intolerance Diagnosis and testing Emergency treatment Living with food...

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To risk it for a biscuit - from diagnosis to living independently overseas

A story by Jessica Sinclair about managing food allergy from diagnosis to her daughter now living independently overseas  “Ding…. Dong….” The doorbell chimed loudly, jolting me upright as I sat slouched on the couch…

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Reducing anxiety in a child with food allergy

My son Alex is very atopic. He suffers from eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis (hayfever) and food allergies. Alex was diagnosed with an allergy to egg and peanut at 16 months of age. He had his first anaphylactic reaction at age two when he…

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Navigating day to day university life with allergies

Congratulations, you’ve finished high school! It’s now time for the next step and perhaps that step for you is University. Starting University can be an exciting but daunting experience. The rules are, there are no rules (almost). There…

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