As we grow older, it is not uncommon to find our memories beginning to fade. This may be down to the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s or it may simply be a natural product of the ageing process. For those of us who are in a position to do so, what can we do to support our elders when their … Read More
Meditation healing for problems of the mind!
Disclaimer You must consult with a doctor first before embarking on any changes or practicing meditation or hypnotherapy. Meditation or hypnotherapy is not for everyone and can be problematic for some people with serious psychological disorders. Even though your mind is in pain, the basis of your day firstly must be around achieving some deep relaxation state of the body … Read More
What Are Brain Zaps? (Anxiety Symptoms)
Brain zaps may sound like something you would expect to see on a cartoon. In reality, they are believed to be a side effect of suddenly reducing or stopping antidepressants and are a common symptom of anxiety. They have been variously described as feeling as though your head has suddenly received a jolt of electricity to it, as if you … Read More
PTSD & Domestic Abuse!
A survivors story! I want to take you the reader on my journey of abuse, how I came to realise I was suffering from PTSD and how I eventually, after 28 years I was released from the shackles that held me in fear and panic for so long. When I was twenty, I met my future husband to be, he … Read More
Reduce Claustrophobic feelings in Public
Healthy Ways to Reduce claustrophobia out in public spaces If you suffer from claustrophobia, you will avoid confined spaces such as lifts, tube trains and public toilet, all three of which are public spaces. Avoiding such places may simply reinforce your fears. Going into them may give you a feeling or a fear of loss of control. If you do … Read More
Fentanyl use and its Dangers
Fentanyl is a nasty drug that destroys users minds and bodies health. Fentanyl is a strong opioid painkiller which can only be obtained through a GP’s prescription. Its primary use is to treat severe pain in general. This could be from a serious injury for example or post-operational complications. It can also be prescribed for less serious types of pain … Read More
How to Say No and Remain Confident
Ways to Say No and still Remain Confident and composed Saying “no” is rarely an easy or pleasant thing to do and yet it is something we all have to confront from time to time. You may worry about what the other person will think about you if you decline them. Perhaps you fear repercussions. Perhaps you simply don’t like … Read More
Benefits of Developing Visualization Skills
To visualize is to build a picture or series of pictures in your mind. These images or scenes can be of people, places, events or situations. You can visualize other things besides images, such as voices, smells, tastes and sounds. The state of your mental attitude will determine whether the things you visualize are positive or negative. For example, if … Read More
Body Dysmorphia Explained Clearly
Body Dysmorphia simply put! Most of us are very conscious of our physical appearances and want our bodies to be in the best shape they can. This is natural and understandable, from both a health and a social perspective. But, have you ever found yourself obsessing over one particular trait of your body that you find fault with? When you … Read More
The Effects of Miscarriage on Parents
Miscarriage on parents is devastating! A miscarriage occurs when a pregnancy is lost in the first twenty-three weeks. Estimates place the number of miscarriages at around one in eight pregnancies where the woman knows she is pregnant. There are numerous causes of miscarriages, although the exact cause will often remain unidentified. There is also no way of preventing a miscarriage … Read More
