As the nights draw in earlier, it’s chilly and dark outside we might notice that we feel low in mood, withdrawing more from others or that we have lost our enjoyment in things. Research suggests that we can experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is a type...
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Let’s talk about grief, loss and coping
If you're experiencing grief and loss, welcome to our blog and know you are not alone. We can all experience grief at some point in our lives for several reasons and situations such as: Bereavement following death of a loved one Loss of a pet (we often see our pets as...
Why do I feel angry? Look no further!
Have you ever just felt so angry and frustrated that you just wanted to cry? When we feel angry we usually know why but often anger and depression are linked together. When we experience depression, anger can be hidden under the surface until out of nowhere it sudden...
Let’s talk about depression
I don’t know if I feel lost, angry, upset, low or depressed. Does that sound familiar? You’re not alone. Depression is when we feel a mixture of emotions (including angry, frustrated, upset, low) and we’re struggling to manage day to day, we might experience an...
What is Complex Trauma?
What is Complex PTSD? Complex PTSD is a condition where we experience symptoms of PTSD along with other symptoms such as: Difficulties controlling our emotions (we might feel very low or very high) Feeling very angry or distrustful towards the world Constant feelings...
Understanding Post-traumatic stress disorder
September is PTSD awareness month.. so we thought we'd include some helpful information, hints and tips all about PTSD to our blog. What is PTSD? PTSD is known as Post-traumatic stress disorder and can develop following a frightening or traumatic experience. We can...
What is Claustrophobia and how can I overcome it?
It’s the summer (although the weather makes it feel more like Autumn!) where we might be going away with our friends or families on holiday either by flying, driving or taking the train and for many people the journey to taking a holiday can be exciting but for those...
How does the news affect my mental health?
How does the news affect my mental health? We know there is a lot of information in the news currently some good, some not so good and with all talk of the general election… it’s hard to get away from things! This can cause us to feel anxious and overwhelmed. There...
How do I know if I need therapy?
Our minds and bodies are linked together, so what affects one will usually affect the other and it’s very important to look after both. If you were to hurt your leg, you would see a healthcare professional about this as you could visibly see that it’s hurt, and you...
Mental Health Awareness Week – All about movement
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week! (13th-19th May 2024) and this years theme is all about movement! Now… you’re probably thinking that we’re going to talk about running a marathon or being hugely active. No… we’re talking about movement in general. As...