Bigorexia or Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder (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 (BDD) that causes a person to have a distorted view of how they look. Those with MDD develop obsessive thoughts…
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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 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 the same hormone messages. For example, a woman with…
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…
I’m Dreading Monday – My Boss Will Dissect My Role in a Disastrous Project
A guide to approaching difficult conversations and keeping your cool Conversations are most effective when both parties feel respected and able to share their point of view. However, it’s not always easy to create an atmosphere where this is possible. The higher the stakes and bigger the anticipated disagreement,…
I’m Wide Awake at 3am. Why Can’t I get a Decent Night’s Sleep?
An insight into insomnia and how to achieve those elusive 40 winks Insomnia is the difficulty to attain sleep, to stay asleep, or waking very early. Chronic insomnia is when someone has difficulty sleeping for at least three nights a week, for a minimum of three months, and the lack…