Five Reasons Exercise Is Great For Anxiety
I should admit right from the off that I’m both overweight and pretty unfit so this is most certainly not one of those motivational, expert, gym-bunny posts. However I did want to share my recent…
I should admit right from the off that I’m both overweight and pretty unfit so this is most certainly not one of those motivational, expert, gym-bunny posts. However I did want to share my recent…
Every time I’ve struggled with anxiety I’ve ended up realising that it’s actually a learning experience. This doesn’t mean I enjoy it, believe me – I wouldn’t wish these experiences on anyone. However, I can’t…
Last week the inspiring Dr Carrie Ladd (RCGP fellow and developer of the Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit – read more here) invited Sarah and I to speak to a large group of local GPs about…
Last week on #pndhour we discussed the ups and downs of recovery from Perinatal Mental Illness. One of the most frustrating things about getting better is that just when you think you’re making lots of…
Blind faith. I’ve had those two words written in my blogging notebook for the best part of year. Following tonight’s hopeful and inspiring #pndhour discussing the ups and downs of recovery from perinatal mental illness…
The inclination to reflect on our lives, and ourselves, is an integral part of human nature for almost all of us. To reflect and sometimes also to judge, especially at this time of year. Despite…
Despite only living an hour out of London, and commuting there for 15 years, I still get a little touristy. So when the fantastic Dr Raja Gangopadhyay invited me to attend his event at the House…
It’s widely believed that there is often a connection between creative occupations and mental health difficulties, both historically in terms of some of our most famous artists and writers, and more recently when we look at…
I should start with a disclaimer. I am by no means an endlessly sunny, positive person with beams of joy shining out of my face. In fact, people who know me in real life may…
Trigger Warning: This Post Contains Reference To Suicide & Suicidal Ideation Until now the most challenging and nerve-wracking subject I’ve tackled is intrusive thoughts but today’s post is even more difficult to discuss. But given…