Mental health
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Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Sometimes we all have to have a personal reset day. Life can build up around us, causing us stress and we just need to take a day to sort things out. Here is a basic guide for you to plan
Affirmations- the Basics If any of us have heard of affirmations before, it was probably connected to the images of yoga and meditation, and perhaps therefore cast aside as something that doesn’t fit with our beliefs or lifestyle. I’ll admit,
People often feel that going to talk to a therapist is reserved for those who are crazy, or very unwell, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Ask yourself Darling would it not be nice to have a chat with
Does checking the news nowadays leave you feeling overwhelmed and hopeless? Maybe you’ve hit an emotional wall, where you feel you have no more energy for all the negativity – so you can either block it out or break under
How to safely express anger “Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” (Buddha) And isn’t that the truth darlings? Anger is one
Have you ever had that freaky feeling that you’re in a dream – but you’re actually awake? Nothing particularly strange may be happening but something about the world around you seems less… real? Or maybe it’s more on an inward
We’ve all heard about fat-shaming, and even skinny-shaming – but what about…. Health shaming? As the developed world’s food issues become increasingly polarised – with us obsessing over the latest health fad and unattainable depictions of the “perfect body” one
I am, self-aware and fully admitted, terrible at coping with change. Truly. I hate it. But as a part of life, it’s inevitable and you have to get used to it whether you want to or not. But none of
January blues are no joke. Sure, bad days can strike at any time. A toxic person making you feel less-than, a shaky patch in your work, studies, or personal life. But that rainy-January-Monday-morning feeling most of us know too well
There has been countless research pointing towards the profound affect music can have on our mood and emotions. Studies show it can help with memory and music therapy is making waves in the treatment of many different cases. Music releases
What Is Somatic Experiencing? Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented form of therapy aimed to heal trauma and other stress disorders. The practice aims to release built-up energy and tension from past trauma – whether that be early developmental attachment trauma,
Often mocked as a buzzword or our generation, we hear a lot about anxiety these days. But far from being a joke or a “snowflake” disorder, many of us – of all ages and backgrounds – experience anxiety at some
What is anxiety disorder? Anxiety Disorder Definition: When we are diagnosed with Anxiety, this refers to Generalised Anxiety Disorder, also known as GAD, hence the fact that the diagnostic questionnaire often used is the GAD-7. As it sounds General Anxiety
Feeling fragile? Crippling social anxiety, off your food and struggling to get out of bed each day? Maybe you feel an overwhelming sense of exhaustion, apathy, and doom? Don’t worry – you’re probably on the edge of a nervous breakdown.
From dealing with criticism to speaking up in meetings, the office can be a nightmare for a highly sensitive person, but it doesn’t have to be! Being a highly sensitive person is not a medical diagnosis, but rather a collection
Getting caught up in your thoughts is far too easy, though it can be extremely hard to spring back from these and avoid the risk of your thoughts spiralling out of control. To try and keep your head in check,
As social creatures, we are wired to feel good when praised and validated by those around us. This is not inherently unhealthy, but putting our entire value down to the opinions of others is a surefire way to never feel
Like 25% of people in the UK, I struggle with depression daily, and have done for most of my life. Even after 3 years of taking medication, I often still have bad days; days where I feel lethargic, unmotivated, and
Spiritual Wellness has become an important part of our everyday lives. “Spirituality does not come from religion … it comes from our soul” (Anthony D. Williams – ‘Inside the divine pattern’) Darlings, we’ve all done a serious amount of soul-searching
Following on from our last article of ‘Understanding Anxiety’ we are now going to consider how to beat anxiety Darling. If you’re interested to see where your anxiety levels currently sit an NHS recommended tool for anxiety assessment is the
We hear a lot about burnout these days – everyone knows at least one person who had to take long-term leave or quit their job because of it. I was one of those people who thought: sure – we all
Is Anxiety Always Unhelpful? No, although when you are a quivering wreck and can’t stop running to the loo it can feel very unhelpful, however, there is a very good reason why we can invoke the feeling of near-death at
It’s easy to know when your physical health needs a little attention, isn’t it? You feel those aches and pains, the sniffles, the breathlessness to name but a few and we discussed this in the post about the first pillar.
A vast majority of us are guilty of dwelling on our pasts, me included. I look back on my childhood with anger and resentment, thanks to my biological mother and former foster mother; one being incapable and selfish, the other
When we consciously acknowledge and accept who we are and our desires, we might find we are more open, honest and true to ourselves, creating good mental health and positive thinking. Often intersubjective reality (doing things because others do) leads
The ever-growing focus on self-care and its importance has, thankfully, found its way onto the app market. Self-care has never been so easily accessible, and there are a number of different kinds of self-care apps including meditation-based, journal-based and fitness-based
When checking feeds on social platforms such as Facebook or Instagram, or even whilst watching programmes or movies on the television, it is very common that people will compare themselves to those they are exposed to. Whether you feel envious
Despite the fact that some of our darkest times stem from the workings of our minds, the mind also has an incredible amount of strength, so much so that it has the ability to completely change the way all situations
We all get stressed now and again. Whether it be relationships, work, family or just general life, many things can affect our stress levels. A sure sign that you are feeling stressed is a change in your eating habits. These
We live in a heavily materialistic world, where every company, shop and business is trying to get you to buy their wares. This consumerism leads to a material build up in our homes of items we may never use. Clothes,
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