While there would have been a time when we had no issues getting enough magnesium from our diet (that’s a recommended daily intake of 500mg), we now struggle to get just 200mg! Some studies say that up to 50% of us are deficient in this mineral, meaning that we are definitely not able to reap …
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Coming off antidepressants is no easy decision. You can’t just wake up one day and decide to ditch the drugs. Unfortunately, the nature of antidepressant medication means that quitting cold turkey will give you nasty withdrawal symptoms, known as SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome. If you’ve ever gone a few days without your regular antidepressant then you …
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Having an anxiety disorder can be extremely debilitating and interfere with your quality of life significantly. If you’ve read any of my posts, you’ll know that I have struggled with my own mental health difficulties and have been battling Complex PTSD, Social Anxiety Disorder and panic attacks since my childhood. Since moving away from medication …
Until not so long ago, it was widely thought that our brains were “hard-wired” by the time we reach five or six years old. This meant that any damage done in our early years would stay with us forever! But this simply isn’t true – at least it doesn’t have to be. Advances in neuroscience …
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___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW__ The benefits of gratitude are endless, but often easier said than done if we’re stuck in a slump. Getting started can feel overwhelming and building a habit can take time. One of my favourite ways to practice gratitude is using a gratitude journal. Use these tips on how to start a gratitude journal …
You’ve got a clear plan on how to start a gratitude journal, but now you have no clue what to write… sound familiar? But why does this happen? Well, because practicing gratitude for the first time is hard and thinking positively doesn’t come easy to all of us. It’s a practice. Thankfully, with these gratitude …
Science tells us that if you suffer from a mental illness you have fallen victim to the unfortunate case of a “chemical imbalance” in the brain. The underlying causes aren’t addressed and you’re shoved on an antidepressant, otherwise known as a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). But what if that’s not the case? What …
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While taking medication for anxiety should never be shamed, for some people it does not align with their belief system and they may wish to take natural alternatives to anxiety medication instead. If you’re one of those people, you’ll be happy to know that there are several herbal remedies for anxiety that can be …
If you’re struggling with low self-esteem and self-doubt, know that you are not alone. But also know that self love affirmations are one way that you can tackle this! Self love affirmations are one of my favourite ways to work on my relationship with myself, because I know that this forms the basis for absolutely …
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I know what it’s like to feel trapped in depression. Once you’re in a rut it can feel incredibly difficult, or even impossible, to get out of it. Thankfully, among other practices such as yoga and meditation, journaling is a tool that really helps me when I feel stuck in that low mood. It helps …
