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Why We Seem to Get Sick When Taking a Break or Going on Holiday
Ever notice how you often fall ill just as you're about to go on holiday or finally take that much-needed break? You’re not alone. This frustrating phenomenon is surprisingly common and has left many of us wondering why our bodies choose the worst possible moments to give in to sickness. Let's explore some of the […]
The Complex Reality of Practicing Self-Care
According to WHO (World Health Organization) today marks the start of Self Care Month, which ends with Self Care Day on the 24th July, the significance of the day was chosen as ‘self-care can be practised “24 hours a day / 7 days a week”. But is self-care really that easy? The Complex Reality of […]
Understanding Agoraphobia: Dispelling Common Misconceptions
I remember my first panic attack and the onset of my agoraphobia all too vividly. I was on a busy train when, out of nowhere, my heart began to pound violently, as if it would explode from my chest. Waves of nausea crashed over me like a tsunami, and the carriage around me started to […]
Breaking the Silence: Destigmatising Therapy in the UK
With #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024 taking place from the 13th May to 19th May it feels important to recognise that despite the UK's strides in areas of healthcare, the reluctance to openly embrace therapy, still persists. There remains a need for the winds of change to blow harder, to usher in a new era where mental health is […]