You look at me, and you’d never know – Because, if you took a look at me from the inside, I would look completely opposite. Liz Spenner describes in The Mighty, what she feels and what others see. If this is you and you need help, do contact us at Aspire Counselling, we are centrally …
SOBERNATION – August 19, 2016 by Chris Boutte From the moment I became sober back in 2012, I’ve been on a constant journey to improve who I am as a person. This is something I learned from going to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Meetings, a sponsor, and the steps taught me that drugs and …
Relationships are shown to be key to a happy life Did you know, there are a number of practical strategies you can use to increase your psychological wellbeing. One such strategy is to nurture relationships. Research suggests that personal relationships have the greatest impact on your satisfaction with life. Try to dedicate time and energy …
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[st_image image_size_wrapper=”” image_size=”” image_alignment=”center” id_wrapper=”image_a8a58ccf8ad588d0baf2b980f09d789d” ][/st_image][st_image image_size_wrapper=”” image_size=”” image_alignment=”center” id_wrapper=”image_a8a58ccf8ad588d0baf2b980f09d789d” ][/st_image]Recently, my husband severely injured his right hand, requiring emergency surgery and a stay in the hospital. This was stressful on many different levels: emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially. I had to find friends to watch our kids, arrange follow-ups with doctors, and learn how …
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This article by Madelyn Heslet, appeared in TheMighty When I’m depressed or anxious, it can be hard for me to remember what makes me happy or what calms me down. Every coping skill I’ve learned in therapy seems to fly out of my head and disappear elsewhere. I used to let the depression or anxiety …
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Mental health had never been talked about with me and I had no idea what was happening to me I used to wake up every morning and wonder if there was any point in getting out of bed and starting the day I had ahead of me. I avoided social situations and had self-image issues. …
Tools to help you get unstuck Staying on course can be a challenge when life throws a sucker punch at you. Here are some tools to help you get to where you want to go and shake off what has held you back. Don’t give up. Once you quit, it is never quite the same. …
I’ve struggled with depression for more than half my life. It’s always been there, sometimes bad and sometimes not so bad, but always lingering. For most of that time, there’s been a stigma attached to it. Recently, that stigma has lessened somewhat, but still, it is not enough. Something I’ve dealt with, as part of …
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