Stress is something we all deal with now and again. A small amount of stress from time to time is nothing to be concerned about. But if you are exposed to chronic stress regularly, it can affect everything in your life – physically and mentally. Stress can make...
We have all felt low at some point in our lives. Depression is so much more than just a case of the blues. It can be hard sometimes to pinpoint where it all began and there is often no single reason or event that causes depression. It is often a combination of...
As a simple definition, jealousy can be defined as fear and insecurity. It can show up as romantic, sexual or interpersonal jealousy and is often accompanied by additional complex emotions such as resentment and anger. Not to be confused with envy – both of...
A couple of weeks ago, I tragically and unexpectedly lost my Nan. Healthy and as strong as an ox, she suffered multiple cardiac arrests in a short space of time and sadly passed on a couple of days later. I wanted to use my blog this month to reflect on grief and...
When people recognise they are struggling with something, their first port of call might be their GP, specialist, counsellor, psychiatrist, or similar. But even though some people prefer to seek their counsel, it might not always be the best place to get help. When...
Finding comfort in food is something we are all familiar with. Eating is not only about hunger, it can also be about self-care, a way to relieve stress or reward ourselves. Emotions definitely drive food cravings, and sometimes those cravings are at their strongest...
