Stress is something that will affect us all at some point in life. Sometimes stress can be manageable and expected, even rewarding once we overcome the source of our stress. However left to grow over time stress can become a real problem and so in April every year since 1992 The Stress Management Society holds […]
Around 1.25 million people in the UK are said to experience problems with disordered eating to the degree that they may have a diagnosis. The increase in men with eating disorders is now becoming recognised – with 1 in 4 people who have disordered eating identify as male. A record number of young people are […]
With 2023 now well underway, we probably all know too well that ‘new year resolutions’ often ends up wobbling early on and by February we can find ourselves back in our old habits. In the article this month we look at how to create achievable goals and make sure you stick to them keeping yourself […]
Loneliness and addictions in the festive period The festive period can be a difficult time for many people (along with other Bank Holiday periods). Covid-19 sadly created many bereavements and people were not able to grieve in ‘normal’ ways so we are seeing an increase in what therapists call more ‘complicated bereavements’. This can […]
Welcome to November – the 2rd of November is Stress Awareness day nationally. There has never been a more appropriate time to write this article with the cost of living crisis and concerns about fuel bills causing nationwide concerns. What is stress? Simply it is the body’s reaction to feeling under threat, overwhelmed and unable […]