Anxiety & stress Articles
Not feeling yourself lately? Worried you might have depression? And wondering how to know if you are depressed? Depression has a wide range of symptoms. And there are even different kinds of depression. So if you are seriously concerned, it’s of course best to see a mental health professional. This said, there are certain questions...
It seems like everyone, their mother, and their pet dog has ‘Kondo’ed’ their lives lately, claiming tidying has made them happier. But is it true? If you declutter your life will you feel better? The psychology of decluttering Let’s look at how a life declutter might lead to better wellbeing for you and those around...
Do you sometimes do unkind things to yourself? But you aren’t sure if your habits are ways to self-harm, or just occasional lack of self- respect? What is self-harm, exactly? Self-harm is also know as ‘self injury’. It is just what it sounds like – intentionally doing things that result in your body and bodily...
You walk out on your unsupportive partner at long last. You lose your job that you’ve had for most of your adult life. Your children fly the nest. You leave the country you’ve always known for a new one…. life changing events look different for different people. Regardless of what life change looks like for...
Do you worry that you are a terrible person because of the things that run through your head? Do you wish you could control your intrusive thoughts, but feel at a loss? What are intrusive thoughts? An intrusive thought is a thought, urge, or visual that flashes into your mind unbidden, and that you find...
Have you been suffering from anxiety for some time now? Been telling yourself to just deal with it, or not think about it? It’s time to face up to the effects of anxiety on your life. [Actually a wreck because of anxiety, not sure where to turn? Book a Skype therapist now, be talking as soon...
Have you heard about keeping a ‘self help journal’? But found it hard to believe writing about your daily life would help with your anxiety and depression? Journalling can be far more than logging events. Let’s look at new ways you can use journalling to ease anxiety and depression, as well as many other benefits. [Feel...
Complex PTSD (CPTSD or c-PTSD) is a relatively new diagnosis. It describes the experience of those who suffered ongoing and inescapable trauma that has left them with long—term emotional, mental, and physical side affects. [Is your adult life an endless mess because of childhood trauma? Need someone to talk to? Our Skype therapists help you...
The NHS identifies the main ingredients of mental wellbeing as connection, staying active, always learning, giving to others, and being mindful. How are you unknowingly sabotaging these steps? [Worried your mental wellbeing is out of control? Need to talk? Book with one of our Skype therapists today, get help as soon as tomorrow.] 1. Being...
You’ve read our piece on “What Is Student Stress?” and yes, that’s you. You are a mess. So what now? What are the keys to stress management for students? [At your max and feel you can’t go on? Our booking site connects you with great Skype therapists, fast. Book today, talk tomorrow.] 1. Stop comparing...
