Understanding what's fanning the red-faced flames The symptoms of blushing can be overwhelming: feeling hot, palpitations, sweating, shakiness, and that awful feeling inside. The fear of it happening again can also mean the number of situations where we feel embarrassed can increase. Managing the situation often feels like…
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5 Ways to Stop Yourself Hoarding
Advice for learning how to control your clutter Clutter, both physical and mental, can lead to a repetition of past choices and mistakes, as well as a reduction in your ability to keep up with the speed of life. Hoarding is a widespread trait in the UK, but what can…
Someone Said I Have 'Bigorexia' – What's That?
Bigorexia or Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder [http://bddfoundation.org/muscle-dysmorphia-body-image-in-men/] (MDD) is a psychological condition where someone is anxious about their lack of muscle definition and size. It’s a sub-type of Body Dysmorphic Disorder [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/body-dysmorphia/Pages/Introduction.aspx] (BDD) that causes a person to have…
How Do I Stop Myself from Feeling Overwhelmed?
Essential oils to get you through a difficult day Everyone experiences one of those days where things just aren’t going the way you hoped and you feel completely out of balance. Whatever the reason for your bad day, an essential oil blend can help get you back on track…
I've Just Been Diagnosed with Endometriosis. How Can Diet Help My Symptoms?
Endometriosis [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Endometriosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx] is a condition affecting 1.5 million women in the UK, where cells of the endometrium (womb lining) grow in different parts of the body. These “endometriotic implants” behave in the same manner as the endometrium and are susceptible to…
I Gave Birth a Few Months Ago and Feel Disconnected from My Baby
Understanding postnatal depression and how to overcome it Postnatal depression (PND) is a form of depression that can start anywhere from one to several months after giving birth and affects an estimated one in 10 new mothers. Common symptoms can include: •Feeling unable to nurture, bond and connect with the…
I'm Retiring this Year but the Panic Has Started to Set In!
How life coaching can help with life-changing transitions Retirement can feel like a huge change for many career focused people where you’re used to being in a “full on” role, with demands on your time, energy and have a constantly focused mind. You may be concerned with how different…
Why Am I Grinding My Teeth in My Sleep?
Your teeth don’t grind themselves, and no-one else is grinding them for you. Every part of your body is animated by your own consciousness. Sometimes you’re aware of the reason for animating your jaw and sometimes, as in the case of bruxism, you’re not. You could be…
The Constant Ringing in My Ears is Unbearable
Relieving tinnitus with hypnotherapy and BWRT Tinnitus is a condition characterised by sounds in the ear itself – ringing, buzzing, whistling – and can cause stress and anxiety for the sufferer. Tinnitus can be the result of injury, infection, age, or prolonged exposure to loud noise. People often won’t show signs…