Stress Archives

Is EMDR triggering our natural healing system?

Navigating through the world of mental health services when you are in need of help can be difficult. In this blog I am focusing on accreditations within psychotherapy training – CBT and EMDR in particular.

Avoiding Stress During the Festive Season

The festive season is approaching. This time can cause considerable stress for many, which can dampen the enjoyment of the holidays. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful time!

Postnatal Depression And Headaches

Did you know that up to 39% of women can experience headaches up to a week after giving birth? This could be due to changes in estrogen (hormone) levels. Headaches can be caused by changes in hormone levels, dehydration, tension, stress, and lack of sleep.

Returning to Normal – Feeling Worried, Anxious, Excited?

As vaccines help to reduce infection rates and the lockdown restrictions gradually begin to be lifted, the reality of returning to normal is fast approaching. Many may be feeling anxious or worried, whereas some may be excited. We explore what causes the different reactions.

Can Too Much Worrying Make Me Ill?

Moderate stress and occasional worrying are normal in life, but as the mind and body are in close contact constantly communicating with each other by chemical messages, too much worrying can affect not just your mind, but also the health of your body.

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How to Keep your Mind Healthy During Lockdown

Due to the pandemic people are being forced to live in isolation, which can put our mental health at risk. Here’s our tips on keeping your mind healthy whilst in lockdown.

Our Top 5 Tips on Managing Panic Attacks

Panic attacks can range from low impact to severe and prohibitive and can be scary while they’re happening. Here’s our top 5 tips for managing a panic attack as it happens.

Understanding Your Symptoms

Symptoms are often classed as being either a physical body sensation, or a consequence of another problem. But your symptoms may not mean what you think.