Depression doesn’t usually arrive all at once for me. It tends to creep back in quietly — a little less energy, a bit more withdrawal, a subtle flattening of things that normally feel manageable. Often, by the time I realise what’s happening, I’m already carrying more than I thought. Here are some habits I findContinueContinue reading “The Small Habits That Help Me When Depression Creeps Back”
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How many lives are you living?
Today while chatting to someone about social media it occurred to me…this is a crazily busy modern world… and many of seem to lead many lives. At least it feels like there is a pressure on us to be seen to be. How many lives are you leading?
Back into the chemical abys #depression
This is a personal note from me to… well whoever is out there… Winter is coming Knowing that autumn and winter were coming I made my preparations early. Having finished with the antidepressants back in spring the summer had come as a boon. Things looked to be going well. A new relationship bloomed unexpectadly, myContinueContinue reading “Back into the chemical abys #depression”
Procrastination
This rings so very true with my experience. Time has taught me that the things you put off you tend to miss or regret not doing. “Don’t let perfection become procrastination. Do it now.” – Danielle LaPorte Fear. Often an ilussion, a self imposed limit. Wanting perfection yet fearing that the outcome of our endeavorContinueContinue reading “Procrastination”
Thoughts are Just Thoughts, Not Truths
A really insightful piece… An excerpt from my dissertation For mindfulness based treatments the focus is on identifying negative thoughts as just that, thoughts. It is not uncommon for a client to view these thoughts as facts or even beliefs (Germer et al., 2013). A mindfulness approach to a negative thought such as “I amContinueContinue reading “Thoughts are Just Thoughts, Not Truths”
Daily Dose of Inspiration – Change your Mind
Read this truly inspiring message … then read it again… the message is simple but needs time to sink in! If we lack belief in ourself and our capabilities, our self esteem suffers. This results not only in a sense of worthlessness but also helplessness and even hopelessness. This in turn makes us feel inadequateContinueContinue reading “Daily Dose of Inspiration – Change your Mind”
Reworking Joseph 