Melancholy or sadness are normal emotions that we have the “right” to experience in situations such as loss, separation, problems at work, in the family, some illness, etc. We are expected to feel sad in such cases. But if we feel that our grief is lingering, then it surely will prevent us from living our lives well. We could be in danger of suffering depression and in this case we need to seek the help of a specialist. But what can we do to avoid feeling depressed in our daily lives? Sometimes it is unavoidable, for example losing a loved one and in this case, there are a plethora of…

Anxiety disorders are very common and now that we are having more open discussions about mental health, it is becoming clear just how many of us suffer from anxiety at some point in our lives. Living with anxiety is so hard and it can really hold you back in life, so it is important that you address it before it gets worse.  If you are suffering from anxiety and it is taking over your life, it is so important that you speak with your doctor. This can be incredibly scary, but they will always be understanding and they can help you find ways to manage your anxiety. Often, they will…

Stress and anxiety are awful to deal with. They can leave people feeling scared, depressed, tired and in despair, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Unfortunately, they are two conditions that are becoming increasingly common in the fast-paced modern world that we find ourselves inhabiting. If you’ve ever suffered from stress or anxiety you will know just how debilitating they can be and how you can feel like you’ll never be happy and well again. It’s definitely not easy and anyone who is suffering from either or both of these conditions needs all of the help and support they can get. If it is your friend or family…

I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog this week. In real life, I have fallen off the radar too. This is a scary post to write. We are living of an era of increased transparency about mental health. There is a lot on social media about talking openly about the struggles we are happening, which I read and nod in agreement. Yet, here I am, a hypocrite, unsure whether or not to write about my own experience. Well, here goes: this week I finally went to see my GP about my anxiety… I have always been a worrier, but since having kids, it seems to be getting worse and…