Browsing Category Depression
Five Self-Care Tips for an Extended Lockdown (+Resources)
“We’re all in different boats going through the same storm” – Unknown. Lockdown has affected everyone to varying degrees. Whilst some people have welcomed the change of pace, the majority are understandably struggling to adapt to the current restrictions. Counselling service Lifeline recently had its busiest day in the organisations history; a sign of the […]
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Why Therapy is for “Tough Guys” Too!
I often hear people referring to their friend or significant other as a ‘typical bloke’. The implication is that this person is a tough, no-nonsense sort of guy. He doesn’t discuss his emotions; in fact, you’d be hard pressed to believe he has any judging by how he holds himself. If there is one thing […]
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Tips For Challenging The Feeling That You Aren’t “Good Enough”
Many people feel that they are not “good enough”, But there are things we can do about this rather than just accepting it. Realise that this feeling is just a feeling and is not an objective fact. Avoid negative self-talk. You can train yourself to identify negative thoughts as they occur Learn to challenge your […]
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5 Ways to Face the Dreaded ‘L’ Word.
Let me ask you this….. How many Facebook friends do you have? How many utility friends do you have? And finally how many real friends do you have? There is a quiet, health epidemic spreading across the Western world right now and the word begins with ‘L’. Unfortunately it’s not love but loneliness. We all […]
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Could Anger Be Hiding Your Depression?
You’ve spent the weekend away visiting your parents. The drive home was long and stressful because of all the crazy drivers on the road. It’s late, you’re tired and using your last bit of energy to unpack the car. While you were away you purchased a new rug for the living room. Your partner goes […]
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Is Pphubbing Affecting Your Relationship?
You wake in the morning, what’s the first thing you and your partner do? Cuddle up to each other or reach for your smart phones to check texts, Twitter or respond to emails? When you’re having dinner together how often are you sneaking a few sly glances at incoming alerts? And what’s last thing you […]
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