When you experience strong feelings such as stress or anxiety, do you find yourself binge eating, grazing constantly during the day or restricting what you eat? If so, then you could be an ‘emotional’ eater. Turning to food asa source of comfort, or eating to feel better when we’re bored, worried or frustrated, is a common behaviour. We may treat ourselves to something indulgent as a reward at the end of a long day, or to celebrate getting through a challenge. Other people might go in the opposite direction – eating less in an attempt to feel in control when things seem uncertain or unpredictable.
A ‘trigger’ is something that sets off an emotional response of some kind in the body. Understanding why this response happens can help us to make sense of and manage what's happening.
Watching someone you love suffer from depression is upsetting; their pain can sometimes become your pain. The first step is to recognise the symptoms of depression and understand how it can be treated.
Father’s Day can shine a light on painful emotions or memories that we’re able to handle the rest of the time. If you're likely to find the day hard, here are some tips for making it through.
In this blog, we share a few ideas and CBT-based techniques that might help if you’re struggling with the impacts of your condition.
Imposter syndrome is the feeling of not being ‘good enough' to do your job, and it’s only a matter of time before people notice! Here are some ideas for managing anxieties, doubts and negative thoughts...
After a weird couple of years, it might be hard to remember what a 'normal exam feels like. Here are some ideas to help you manage any feelings of stress or worry, and get ready to tackle the challenge ahead.
It's normal to have the ‘baby blues’ for a couple of weeks after the birth of your baby. If the symptoms persist or get worse, however, you could be experiencing postnatal depression.
Many of us will have had thoughts like "I can’t take this any more", or "It would be better if I wasn’t here". Sometimes these thoughts pop into our minds, without warning.
This year’s National Stress Awareness Month is focused on the theme of ‘Community’, highlighting the importance of supportive relationships. Here are some ways we can support someone who's affected by stress.
The theme of this year's World Health Day (7 April) is Our planet, our health. The importance of the relationship between our environment and our mental health is well-recognised. Here are some ways to support it...
The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘confidence’ as “the quality of being certain of your abilities”. The good news is that it’s possible to learn and build confidence, much like we can with a skill like communication.
Mother’s Day can be a joyful occasion, but for some of us it tends to be more poignant, stressful or sad. So how can you get through the day? First of all, don’t let your emotions take you by surprise.