It is estimated that around two million people in the UK are living with fibromyalgia. However, that number is a very broad estimate, for the simple reason that the condition is so notoriously difficult to diagnose. To make matters worse,…
During our working lives, most of us idly fantasise to either ourselves or others about what we will do when we retire. We might talk about a life of golf, gardening, travel or finally getting around to some long-postponed project,…
The more times people move house, the more likely they are to say “never again.” From the initial decision to make such a major change to the anxiety as you negotiate and exchange contracts to the upheaval of moving day…
If you are among the thousands who accepted the Dry January challenge, the chances are you are counting down the last couple of days and looking forward to a glass of your favourite tipple. There’s no harm in that. After all,…
If you asked 10 people to list the top three things that are likely to cause anxiety, the chances are every one of them would mention money worries. Financial stress is the great leveller, and it affects people from every…
2019 will soon be upon us, and whether you are a serial resolution-maker or not, you cannot help but be caught up in the spirit of renewal and fresh starts that a new year brings with it. This past year…
’Tis the season to be jolly. If that is a phrase that is prompting something of a grating sensation, don’t feel bad, you are not alone. The thing about the festive season is that it acts as an amplifier of…
The digital age has revolutionised our home and working lives in a whole host of ways, most of which are for the good. However, that is not to say that it hasn’t brought us some additional challenges along the way….
As the Christmas countdown continues its inexorable march, we are subject to a variety of emotions. Those of us with children cannot help but get caught up in the magic of the festive season, and there are plenty of “big…
We have explored various aspects of anxiety over recent weeks, and how the condition can affect people in different circumstances. We’ve talked about those coming to terms with bereavement, people going through a mid-life crisis and even the unique mental…
Sussex and England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor is one of the most important figures in women’s cricket. She has played a pivotal role in the success of the England team at exactly the point in history when the women’s game has…
The nine to five office grind is a thing of the past, and the age of the digital nomad is upon us. After all, why get up at 6AM every morning, spend an hour or more on a crowded train…
Everyone has to live with a degree of stress in their lives, and there are arguments that in this modern era, life is more stressful than ever. For those of us living with chronic pain, for example through fibromyalgia, our…
Our lives are filled with times of stress and anxiety. The first day of school, getting married, having children, retiring, moving house, getting divorced are just a few. All can trigger both physical and psychological symptoms, and are well documented….
Today, the world seems like a smaller place. Businesses operate on a global scale, low-cost operators fly to every corner of the globe and the internet makes it easier for us to cut through the red tape, obtain the necessary…
