Mental Health, Emotional Wellbeing and Self-Care For Parents
As the beginning of Caterpillar’s second year at school looms I’m struck, as always, with a whole host of emotions. Change of any kind is always tricky for someone with a history of Anxiety and…
A few months back I created the post and printable 10 Affirmations For Anxiety Sufferers and wrote about how positive thinking, mantras and affirmations were more than just hippy nonsense and can actually contribute hugely…
One of the most important things to learn during Anxiety recovery is how to get space between your anxious mind and your true self. Obviously, when facing physical illness it’s easy to differentiate between your…
The school summer holidays are upon us and memories from the days of PND & Anxiety always trigger slightly at this time of year for me. Structure and routine were the building blocks of my…
Attending your first ever session with a therapist can be a really daunting and nerve-wracking prospect but definitely worth the trouble. Therapy can play an extremely important role in your recovery from Anxiety, Depression or…
I’ve written at length about my struggles during Caterpillar’s early days and what I found useful when it came to bonding with him as a small baby. Today I want to share more about our…
During a recent Facebook Live video, as part of the Anxiety Toolkit series, we were talking about support and relying too heavily on other Anxiety sufferers for reassurance and symptom management. It’s something I’ve had…
Returning to work, or beginning a new business venture, after you’ve had a baby can be a really tricky transition. Throw in Postnatal Depression and Anxiety and it’s even more daunting. But it could end…
These positivity tips for the mind are useful both if you suffer from depression & anxiety or if you’re just stuck in a bad mood rut at the moment. Recovering from a mental health issue obviously…
Welcome back to Creative Kids – where I share guest bloggers and their favourite arty & crafty activities. This week Kerry at Mummy Thomas Blog is sharing her daughter’s favourites… She loves playing with her Disney princesses. I…