Accept – Then Act “Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it”. Eckhart Tolle I have recently read ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle; I was introduced to his writings when I first went to ASCA and had an introductory interview withContinue reading “Time to Focus on the Present….. The Power of Now”
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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 2: Konrad Kellen – A Gifted Listener
One of the best examples of a truly gifted listener is Konrad Kellen. Now this is not specific to mental health however, it does show the power of listening and how you filter the information you are given. During the Vietnam War, Kellen heard something that should have changed the course of history. It didn’tContinue reading “The Importance of Listening, Part 2: Konrad Kellen – A Gifted Listener”
Understanding Anxiety, Panic and Depression: Part 3 – Depression
Definition: Feelings of severe despondency and dejection. Everyone has times when they think they feel depressed, it is a bit like when someone has a common cold, they say they have the ‘Flu’ or even worse ‘Man Flu’!!!! Normally when people say they feel depressed, it is because they have feelings of being ‘FedContinue reading “Understanding Anxiety, Panic and Depression: Part 3 – Depression”
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