One of my specialisms is helping clients who have anxiety. Anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and depression often work hand in glove. These are sometimes set off by a current life event or can be more long term with no obvious reason for their onset. When anxiety starts to affect life negatively and goes beyond the ordinary … Read More
depression
Exercise as a Prescription for Depression
Who would have thought of exercise as a prescription for depression? Here’s the link to an article which shows clear, scientific evidence that exercise helps to alter mood and can act as an anti-depressant. It recognises that further studies are needed to develop the research, but nevertheless offers some hope to those coping with depression, who often feel that they are … Read More
Vision
Have you got a clear view of what the ideal outcome would be to your problem? If you’re having problems in your relationship, how would you envisage your ideal relationship; how would you like your interaction with your child/parent to be; what will life look like if you are no longer depressed, anxious or addicted; … Read More
Depression and exercise. What’s your view?
You may have picked up on the recent debates in the press on depression and the efficacy of exercise as a cure. If you suffer from depression this could well have piqued your interest (or ire!). Findings cited in a research article published in the BMJ and widely reported in the press on the beneficial … Read More
About Depression
Signs and Symptoms There is no question that depression is extremely debilitating and has many symptoms : fatigue, lack of motivation, a deep despair, lack of confidence and self-esteem, anger, inability to sleep, suicidal thoughts (or attempts), forgetfulness, overwork and hyper-activity – the list is endless. Depression can strike at any time in our lives … Read More