The festive season is known as a time of joy and connection; however this isn’t the case for everyone! Sometimes, it can have the opposite effect, and you may feel lonely and disconnected more now, than ever this year. You might feel pressure to immerse yourself into the festive fun, but the truth is, you’re not always up to it and would much rather be cosy at home with a cuppa than dancing the night away with a cocktail in hand. There may be times when you’re included in the festivities but are finding it difficult to be present whether it’s around family, friends or colleagues, you can still feel a sense of disconnect and loneliness. It could be that you’ve lost a loved one…
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Selfcare – Prioritising you and your mental wellbeing over Christmas
The colder months are upon us and with Christmas just around the corner it can be an overwhelming time. You may be struggling to find time for yourself as you gear up for hosting for family and friends or are trying to wrap things up at work before Christmas day arrives. During this time, it’s important to prioritise YOU! Lifestyle changes and self-care techniques can help you to manage the symptoms of your mental health problems. Practising self-care is essential for maintaining a healthy state of mind. It can help to improve Your self-esteem, self-worth and optimism How you value yourself & your happiness Your overall state of mind Below are a few of our favourite tips to help you along the way with your…
How to tackle Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder
We’re now in the depth of the colder months, darker mornings and darker nights and whilst it doesn’t affect everyone, there is a reason why you might be suffering, and you are not alone. Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder (SAD) is also known as ‘winter depression’, the symptoms heighten during the winter months. It affects people differently as some people with SAD might suffer during the summer and feel better during the winter. Environmental changes such as light, location and weather cause SAD. As a result of these environmental changes, your body might have difficulty adapting to a particular season. This can disrupt your sleeping pattern, eating habits, hormones and overall mood. Prepare for SAD before it worsens and recognise your symptoms. Depression Social withdrawal Tiredness Feeling…