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The Importance of Balance in Life.

What happens when we lose our balance? We fall over. This is the same when we lose balance in our lives however; the physical act of falling over is replaced with illness. If you stand on one leg you feel your body wobble and you immediately try to correct the wobble; if you fall over,Continue reading “The Importance of Balance in Life.”

Finding a Space to Breathe.

In previous blogs we have explored how stress and anxiety affects our breathing, throwing our bodies out of balance, and leading to the physical symptoms which can cause panic. While we have covered some simple breathing techniques; my ASCA therapist, Donna, suggested that I find a space where I could focus on my breathing andContinue reading “Finding a Space to Breathe.”

A Journey Out of the Darkness – Finding My ‘Big Why’!

In my current situation I have really struggled to see the light at the end of the tunnel, let alone reach it. Since having anxiety and depression, I have felt very isolated from the world, and I lost my direction in life. “Long is the way and hard, that out of hell leads up toContinue reading “A Journey Out of the Darkness – Finding My ‘Big Why’!”

The Importance of Listening, Part 1.

“People don’t always need advice. Sometimes all they really need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart to understand them.” Continue reading “The Importance of Listening, Part 1.”

Can Caffeine Make you More Depressed?

During January I hit a serious bout of depression, which was at a level that was hugely magnified compared to what I had experienced before. I had no energy, wanted to stay in bed, and the anxiety was really bad; I was more irritable and would get angry at the smallest thing to a pointContinue reading “Can Caffeine Make you More Depressed?”