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The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Suffering From An Anxiety Disorder

Some of you may know that I’ve recently started a video series on Facebook Live where we’re discussing a different Anxiety management technique each week.  These are held on Thursday evenings at 8.30pm BST over…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Recovery, Tips 1 Comment September 5, 2017April 13, 2018 by Laura

5 Reasons To Seek Help For Postnatal Depression & Anxiety

Seeking help for Postnatal Depression, or any mental health issue, can be a very scary and difficult process but it’s also one of the most important things you’ll do in your life. Sadly, accessing help…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments August 29, 2017August 30, 2017 by Laura

An Open Letter To BBC Panorama

Dear BBC Panorama Just over four years ago I gave birth to my son, we were both completely healthy. Eight weeks later I was suicidal. What began as a hormone crash had escalated to severe…

Posted in Anxiety, Debate, Depression, Film, Lifestyle, Pregnancy, Recovery 0 comments July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 by Laura

How To Beat Anxiety With Belief, Confidence & Visualisation

I wrote a blog post back in January called Blind Faith where I touched on the power of how learning to think a certain way can have a truly immediate impact on Anxiety and your mood.…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 1 Comment June 14, 2017June 13, 2017 by Laura

Ordinary Days

When you’re struggling with Anxiety, sometimes all you wish for is to feel ordinary. To wake up without that rush of fear or unease. To be able to make dinner and clean and work and…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Lifestyle, Recovery 0 comments June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 by Laura

Using Lists To Manage Anxiety

The very existence of this blog is good evidence that I find writing to be an extremely therapeutic part of the healing process, but in addition to this I also use various lists to strengthen…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Learning, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 by Laura

There’s Always Something New To Learn About Anxiety

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…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 6 Comments April 17, 2017April 18, 2017 by Laura

Anxiety Cheat Sheet

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…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Pregnancy, Recovery 2 Comments January 18, 2017May 16, 2018 by Laura

Blind Faith

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…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments January 11, 2017 by Laura

From Parliament To Pub

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…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 3 Comments December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to a hilarious but challenging 5-year-old, with a second baby due in May 2019 (eeek!). I share lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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