Tag: mental health
Sometimes we just want to lie down on the floor and never get up again. At times, it feels like life is simply too much to cope with and our poor bodies and brains can bear it no longer. This is particularly true when we…
Whether you’re trying to overcome an addiction or manage a mental health condition, you might fall for some myths about your ability to achieve a better life that hamper your progress. It’s not your fault. These myths are due to beliefs about yourself that have…
1. It’s All or Nothing In for a penny, in for a pound, right? Well, no. Extreme thinking and behaviour does no-one any favours. When we lean to the extremes, we never see what we are missing out on inbetween. I used to suffer from…
People who suffer from anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, personality disorders, and other mental health issues do not develop symptoms out of nowhere. What most people do not realise is that unresolved trauma could be causing or perpetuating their problems. Trauma is often at…
Want five great tips to cope with bad days? Great, I’ve made a video just for you. Use this if you’re feellng down or blue. To summarise: 1. Find out if there is actually a reason why you feel low – if so, take steps…
Do you ever notice the sorts of thoughts you have just before going to sleep? They can say a lot about your mindset. The good news is that you can work with your pre-snooze stream of thought. The twilight hours can bring up some strange…
I have times when I get really angry. Most people wouldn’t believe that, as I’m usually a chilled-out person who doesn’t easily get stressed. Actually, what I am is the sort of person who doesn’t get angry for no good reason – and I used…
Mindfulness meditation is a tool I often use with clients who see me for addiction issues. So what is Mindfulness meditation – and why is it useful for addicts? I remember when I first heard of meditation, I thought it was a load of nonsense…
Recovering addicts can never take sobriety for granted. Staying clean and sober can require work, especially during challenging times. But what if, in the midst of difficulties, you don’t have access to your recovery tools? Lockdown and isolation can be especially painful if you don’t…
People often get confused about what emotions are. They may take feelings too seriously, believing that they are instructions or inescapable facts. They may try to control their emotions by clinging to them or trying to push them away. But all these things just make…
