Wintering
As we approach mid-winter and the darkness gets deeper and longer I wonder if this is our opportunity for a bit more ‘staying with’, more bearing of the cycle of death and life, more awareness we can bring to this…
Autumn is a time for letting go
The beautiful autumnal colours and falling leaves make me think of letting go. Is there something you need to let go of? This could be a negative pattern of thought or behaviour; a coping mechanism that is no longer serving…
Recognising when “not enough” is actually “too much” – My story with addiction.
The NHS definition of addiction is: ‘Not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it may be harmful to you.’[1] This can be in the form of anything, drugs, alcohol, exercise, work etc. Addictions may be…
The Escalation of Eating Disorders post-Covid
I happened to write this article on mental health day, and I wondered how many of us even thought about eating disorders despite it having the second highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders. 1 10,200 deaths each year are the direct result…
When the phrase ‘That sounds tough’ could be a life saver
Have you ever had suicidal thoughts? Suicidal feelings can affect anyone, regardless of their background, age, gender, ethnicity. The phrase ‘suicidal feelings’ covers a wide range of experience. At one end of the scale, it might mean that you, or…