Loss is an inherent part of all human existence and the experience of coping with it is very individual. Loss may mean the death of a loved one, but it can, as […]
Coping with Loss
50 things I have learned from my Cats
I was having a very stressful day earlier this week. The work I was doing was slow, monotonous and dull. I felt drained, empty and tired. At this point, Dennis my Burmese, […]
Loneliness
I felt inspired to write this post after a day on Sunday reading the various mental health blogs available on WordPress. I feel partly encouraged, (by the amazing stories of people’s resilience) […]
Dying to Fit in – Self Harm and Suicide in Young People
I couldn’t help but be moved by the heartbreaking story of the beautiful 14 year old girl who took her own life this week, purportedly due to the pressures of social media […]
A Fear of Flying
Last night I flew from Jersey to Southampton. It’s only a short 40 minute flight and I do it about 3 times a year. As we were coming into land, (and had […]
50 Ways to Beat Blue Monday
This morning on the radio I heard that “Blue Monday” this year is Monday 21 January and apparently it is the “worst day of the year”. Scientifically proven, with all sorts of […]
How to Control Worrying
I have often thought that telling someone to stop worrying is like telling the tide not to come in. Worrying is an integral part of our human make up and worrying about […]
Coping with Anger
On holiday recently, I went to the bar mid afternoon for a cocktail. Waiting patiently to be served, I noticed an irate man approaching with two full glasses of beer in his […]
A Needle Phobia
As the time approaches for my annual flu jab, my needle anxiety rears it’s ugly little needle head once again. I hate needles, I will do almost anything to avoid them, jabs […]
