January 24, 2019
……namely, acute, chronic and neuropathic. Let’s take each one in turn: Acute pain This occurs in the short term and is usually a direct response to an injury. It’s part of the body’s natural, in-built alarm system, signalling that it is being attacked […]
January 19, 2019
Make friends with your anxiety – recognising that no-one is to blame for our anxiety is the first step to dealing with its crippling effects. This negative bias, we have as a species, exists to protect us and keep […]
January 11, 2019
Self-care is neither selfish nor self-indulgent – we cannot nurture others from a dry well, so it’s vital that we take care of our own needs first. When we nurture others from a place of fullness or abundance, we feel renewed, not drained or taken […]
December 14, 2018
As we charge, headfirst, into that crazy time of year again, I really do hope we also find time to bring our awareness back to what’s really important at Christmas. Never mind all the present buying – being truly present is what counts! That’s all […]
December 7, 2018
The average person gets angry about 20 times a day, but if you ask them, many swear that they never get angry at all. Anger is one of the emotions we are most likely to suppress yet doing so does us no favours whatsoever. In […]
November 30, 2018
One of the most important ways to release pent-up emotion is to cry. It’s a very natural process, but many of us – especially men – find it extremely hard to do. Realistically, crying is good for you – we all have tear ducts for […]
November 23, 2018
How would you like to unlock the secret to a better body image? Whether your goal is to slip into your dream outfit this Christmas or just love and appreciate the body you have right now, there are lots of simple ways you can move […]
November 16, 2018
To understand how pain becomes suffering, there is a deep truth about the nature of suffering that needs to be understood first. Most people equate suffering with pain, but suffering is actually a function of two variables: sorry for the algebraic terminology, if you […]
November 2, 2018
Family is a critical linchpin for anyone with poor mental health. Our parents and siblings are usually the first responders to our emotional up and downs. They go through thick and thin for as long as the diagnosis process continues. They witness the highs and […]
October 26, 2018
As a child, I recall some of my favourite times being spent with my dear uncle where his love of laughter was just the best thing ever!! Growing up in the 1960s, I had always felt as though I didn’t quite know where I belonged […]