We often think of anxiety and nervousness as a modern ailment, something that has developed in response to our ever more complex world, but it’s not a new phenomenon. The reasons for worrying may have altered but the condition is still as valid today as it was for our Bronze Age ancestors.
While our doctors, scientists, therapists, and wellbeing experts may suggest new drug regimes or long-term behaviour management, our forefathers could forage and create treatments for all their ails. Whether it was fear over a rival tribe attacking or sleepless nights worrying over…