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Nostalgia – is Missing the Past Good or Bad for You?

Last reviewed by Andrea Blundell December 10, 2020 Depression, Relationships
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Can’t See Family this Covid Christmas? Surviving Being Homesick or Alone

Last reviewed by Andrea Blundell December 8, 2020 Counselling, Depression
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Midlife Crisis, Depression, or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference

Last reviewed by Andrea Blundell December 3, 2020 Anxiety & stress, Counselling, Depression
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10 Habits That Lead to Low Moods (and are Easy to Overlook)

Last reviewed by Andrea Blundell December 1, 2020 Counselling, Depression
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Psychological Flexibility – What it Is and Why You Need It

Last reviewed by Andrea Blundell November 26, 2020 Anxiety & stress, Relationships
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Oversharing Syndrome – the Truth About Too Much Info

Last reviewed by Andrea Blundell November 24, 2020 Anxiety & stress, Relationships, Self Esteem
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Erikson Theory – Are You a Success at the ‘Stages of Life’?

Last reviewed by Andrea Blundell November 19, 2020 Parenting, Relationships, Theory & training
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Do “Energy Vampires” Really Exist? The Real Danger You Need to Know

Last reviewed by Sheri Jacobson November 17, 2020 Relationships
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Running High on the US Election Results? What Client Centered Therapy Needs You to Know

Last reviewed by Sheri Jacobson November 12, 2020 Anxiety & stress, Counselling, Relationships
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how to be successful at life

Can Therapy Show Me How to be Successful in Life?

Last reviewed by Sheri Jacobson November 10, 2020 Relationships, Self Esteem, Work life
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    It can be difficult to know how to help someone wi It can be difficult to know how to help someone with an addiction. Here are a few tips that might be able to help. 

One thing that should not be forgotten is to look after yourself, this might mean going to therapy yourself. That regular support and structure could be something that keeps you in a good place and enables the best support for the one with the addiction. 

#addictionsupport #addictionfamilysupport #addiction  #choosetherapy
    Addiction often has a stigma attached to it, but d Addiction often has a stigma attached to it, but do you really know how addictions start?

#addiction #addictioneducation #addicted #mentalhealth #choosetherapy
    'Therapy is weak' is an all too common thought, bu 'Therapy is weak' is an all too common thought, but thanks to the power of social media and the internet, is being challenged. 

It takes alot of courage to be open and share your thoughts, feelings and stories from your life, and because of that therapy is powerful and brave. 

#askforhelp #therapyisbravery #courageous #therapylab #breakthestigma
    Addiction counsellors can help you identify whethe Addiction counsellors can help you identify whether you have an addiction and may suggest a course of counselling sessions to help overcome it.

Therapy for addiction can help you to examine the underlying causes that precipitated the vicious cycle and identify any possible triggers that may lead to a relapse. It can also help you deal with any other psychological issues that may be attached to your addiction such as depression, low self-esteem or anxiety. Finally, it can guide those around you such as family and friends to better understand your addiction and learn how to support you during your recovery. 

If your addiction is serious, you may also need to meet with a consultant psychiatrist to diagnose, monitor and treat any mental health issues arising from it, and they can refer you to a rehabilitation centre if a residential stay is recommended.

Therapy is crucial to self-understanding and insight you need to recognise what triggers your desire to pursue your addiction, develop strategies to cope with trigger situations, and devise tailor-made methods of handling your withdrawal symptoms while you recover.

#addiction #rockbottom #addicted #therapyhelps #choosetherapy
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Often when we think of addiction, we think of drug addiction, it is what we see on the media the most. But common activities, like eating, shopping and browsing the internet, can all become addictions. 

Addictions develop from a need to fill something within us, and for that reason therapy is a key component for addiction recovery. 

With addiction, the first step is recognising if the action or substance has become a problem. If you are worried you might have an addiction please ask for help.

We have hundreds of therapists stationed all over the UK to help you, no matter the issue at hand. 

#addictedtoshopping #addictionawareness #commonaddictions #choosetherapy
    When looking at the symptoms of addiction, many pe When looking at the symptoms of addiction, many people consider the behaviour to be a craving, dependence or bad habit. 

Every addiction can be associated with a range of signs and symptoms, both physical and psychological. Other indicators that the individual is suffering from an addiction include deteriorating relationships, poor work performance/absenteeism & escalating financial problems.

#addiction #signsofaddiction #therapyhelps #addicted #choosetherapy
    Your Sunday reminder from @jonnytoomey_jka to be i Your Sunday reminder from @jonnytoomey_jka to be in the moment 🙏

#bepresent #meditation #sundayselfcare #therapylab
    👇👇👇 This can look like: - a few glasses 👇👇👇

This can look like:

- a few glasses of wine every night meaning you are always tired and snap at your children
- using more painkillers at work than your doctor advised and it’s affecting your performance
- having constant nose bleeds from cocaine use
- gaining a lot of weight due to cannabis use
- sabotaging a promising new relationship because they feel you drink or use drugs too much

Also note that you might be using more than one substance, and facing up to a problem can involve looking at the big picture. If you only focus on your cocaine use, not factoring in the several times a week you smoke cannabis, it can be far easier to pretend there isn’t a problem when there is.

#addiction #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #choosetherapy
    📲 Can communication be addictive? When it’s 📲 Can communication be addictive?  When it’s something we all do? 

One answer predates smartphone use.

Way back in ☎️ 1999 a paper came out of Cornell University in the States called, “Communication Addiction Disorder: Concern over Media, Behaviour and Effects”. It was written to show that the disorder exists, but was rather tongue in cheek, making fun of the idea that people who talk a lot are ‘addicts’.

But it drew a serious conclusion – that often, when we do over-communicate, there can be another issue behind it, much like when we over drink, or over use party drugs.

Mostly, it pointed out, we are lonely. Or we feel pressured by life. Communication is a respite. And it’s the respite, not the communication, that can be addictive.

This is supported by much more recent research, such as a 2014 study from Turkey that concluded, “loneliness was found to be among the predictors of problematic Internet use.” 

Do you text too much? 🤔📱

#textingmemes #textaddict #addiction #mentalhealth #choosetherapy
    @jonnytoomey_jka is the latest guest on #TherapyLa @jonnytoomey_jka is the latest guest on #TherapyLab 

Jonny taught himself the power behind thoughts and used this power to turn his life around. 

Find the full interview over on IGTV, Youtube, Spotify or Apple podcasts! 

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    ❌ ❌ ❌ Noone wants to be an addict. ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌  Noone wants to be an addict. ❌ ❌ ❌ 

What sorts of ‘environments’ could leave you vulnerable to addiction? 

....The ones that leave you vulnerable in general. 

The biggest is childhood trauma. This could be physical or sexual abuse. Or you might have lived through a terrifying experience, such as an accident, or watching someone get attacked.

Or life might have been filled with difficulties that were too much for any child, called ‘adverse childhood experiences’ (ACEs). These include a parent being mentally ill, or an addict, emotional or verbal abuse, neglect, parents divorcing, or a parent going to jail.

Not feeling loved is its own kind of trauma, resulting in attachment issues as an adult. If your parent was emotionally unavailable, or you couldn’t trust them, or they made you ‘earn’ love by being what they wanted, you can end up anxious or unable to connect and with low self-esteem, and things like drugs or alcohol can become a respite.

Therapy is a great way to understand yourself, it can help to prevent addictions, and also help in recovery. 

#therapyhelps #addicitontreatment #addict #addictionawareness
    Things like sex, work, shopping, reading romance n Things like sex, work, shopping, reading romance novels, and playing video games are things many of us do. For some, they are harmless distractions. For others, serious addictions.

If you feel like you may be suffering from addiction rather than a bad habit? Speak to a professional and get the support you need. You don't need to do it alone. 

#addiction #addictionrecovery #badhabits #addicted #mentalhealth #choosetherapy
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