The Anxiety Balloon
The anxiety balloon looks like any ordinary helium balloon on a string. But the anxiety balloon is a special balloon. As long as you are focused on controlling it, it…
Ways of thinking that make depression worse. – Negative Automatic Thoughts.
In the previous articles about ways of thinking that make depression worse we have discussed the negative cognitive triad and cognitive biases. Thinking in these ways is not something someone…
Ways of thinking that make depression worse. – Cognitive biases.
There are some ways of thinking which play into the negative cognitive triad, these are called cognitive biases. Spotting cognitive biases when they occur can help you identify unhelpful thoughts…
Ways of thinking that make depression worse – The negative cognitive triad.
There are some ways of thinking which are known to make us feel worse. At some point or another, almost everyone will find themselves thinking in these ways. But when…
Am I depressed? Spotting the signs- Part 2
In my last article I discussed 10 signs you may be experiencing depression. In this article I am going to add to that list. I’m also going to talk to…
Am I depressed? Spotting the signs – Part 1
In this article series I am going to be exploring the topic of depression. Today I will discuss 10 signs that you may be experiencing depression. Trigger warning – more…
Creating a “mood boost box”.
A “mood boost box” is a box of items which help you feel better. In all honesty the name “mood boost box” isn’t really a thing, I just made it…
How our mind can work against us, and how to take back control.
Finish the sentence – “Keeping up with the…” Whether you are a fan of the Kardashians or not, you probably completed that sentence with their name instinctively. This isn’t surprising…
Scared to get started? Try setting yourself smaller goals or time-based goals.
The way we typically think of achievement is unhelpful for those of us with anxiety or depression. When we think about the things we need to get done (but are…