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Sick Days are there for the Taking – The Problem of Presenteeism.

We’ve all been there at one time or another, struggling into work when we basically feel like s**t. We sit at our desk taking whatever medication we can, whilst feeling miserable and wishing we were at home in bed. If you look at your contract of employment, you may find a section which refers toContinue reading “Sick Days are there for the Taking – The Problem of Presenteeism.”

Time to Science the S**t out of this.

Science was never my strong point at school, and I wouldn’t say that it has been something I have been interested in since I left school; so, if you’d told me that I would be enjoying learning about some of the science behind Anxiety, Depression and Addiction, I would have laughed and shrugged it offContinue reading “Time to Science the S**t out of this.”

Hiding Under a Hat.

One of my greatest fears when I was in the deepest depths of anxiety and panic was leaving the flat and walking up my local High Street; there were a number of challenges that I faced when doing this, which were: I struggled to be around a large number of people. Busy surroundings and noiseContinue reading “Hiding Under a Hat.”

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.”