Health Anxiety affects many people, and for many it can take over every waking thought. Here I share some tips on how to deal with health anxiety, and gain back some control.
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End Silence & Stigma – Baby Loss & Perinatal Mental Health Course
Baby Loss & Perinatal Mental Health Awareness course for health care professionals, and those who support families. November 3rd & 4th, Canvey Island, Essex. Ourselves here at Lotus Petal Family Support have teamed up with 'From My Womb To My Heart' to create a two day course focusing on Baby Loss & Perinatal Mental Health.… Continue reading End Silence & Stigma – Baby Loss & Perinatal Mental Health Course
Facing Melanoma With Hope & Positivity
Sometimes in life bad things happen, often these are out of our control, but what we do have control over is how we react to these situations. I wasn't sure if I wanted to write about this or include it in my blog. But it's something which has & will affect our mental wellbeing, I… Continue reading Facing Melanoma With Hope & Positivity
8 Tips on Dealing with anxiety during a stressful time
Everybody goes through stressful times, it's just part of life. But when you struggle with anxiety, stress can make the symptoms feel worse. Recently I've had quite a lot going on personally. We've had a run of unfortunate events, our miscarriage earlier in the year, I've struggled with my physical health, which thankfully has begun… Continue reading 8 Tips on Dealing with anxiety during a stressful time
6 Tips for improving our diet for our mental health
Making positive changes to our lifestyle can be difficult. We get into bad habits and changing these takes time. Here's some tips which helped me change my diet to improve not only my physical health but also my mental health. Phase I love my treats and cutting things out completely and quickly just doesn't work… Continue reading 6 Tips for improving our diet for our mental health
How Food Can Impact Our Mental Health
We all know that what we eats affects our bodies and is important for our health. But it is the impact it has on our mental health which can sometimes be forgotten. I love food. My family and friends love food, and I've grown up with it being an important and enjoyable aspect of get… Continue reading How Food Can Impact Our Mental Health
The Lonely Side Of Parenting
When you think of people who may be lonely, parents aren't probably the first who come to mind, but many are struggling with loneliness and isolation. I always imagined when I had children I would be out at baby groups, meeting new mummy friends at cafes and living a sociable, fun life. My reality couldn't… Continue reading The Lonely Side Of Parenting
The Embarrassing Symptoms of Anxiety…
Many people are aware of the symptoms of anxiety, but some can cause more embarrassment and worry, trapping sufferers in a cycle of fear. Mental illness affects people in a variety of ways, and many symptoms can manifest physically. These include:- - Shortness of breath - Feeling nauseous - Increased heartrate - Palpitations - Shaking… Continue reading The Embarrassing Symptoms of Anxiety…
What I’ve learnt from my Mental Health relapses…
I've been well now for nearly 3 years. Recovery is individual to everyone but one thing we all know is it isn't an easy, straight road. Here I share what I've learnt from my own difficult moments and relapses. I've had two main 'relapses' when it came to my postnatal mental health. The first was… Continue reading What I’ve learnt from my Mental Health relapses…
Walking Life’s Tightrope…
Life is full of ups and downs, one minute we can be feeling steady, and the next we can be blindsided by events that leave us hanging on. What's important to remember is that this is the same for everyone, whether struggling with a mental illness or not. When we have managed to get to… Continue reading Walking Life’s Tightrope…
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