As the clocks go back on Sunday, thousands of local people will be dreading the effect the darker nights will have on their mood and overall wellbeing. Reduced exposure to sunlight results in them feeling depressed and lethargic – and in extreme cases can severely affect everything from their work performance to their relationships with others.
Plenty of people experience a hint of the winter blues as harsh weather keeps us shut up indoors, but seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a more serious form of depression. Fortunately, there are effective forms of treatment.
I was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. As I listened to the news and watched Facebook become filled with tributes to the Queen, I was surprised to find myself feeling overwhelmed with sadness.
At some point in our lives, we are bound to face some level of grief. A lot of people experience the negative effects of grief for quite a few years more than they should.
Grief and loss are an inevitable part of living, even so, when grief and loss enter your life, it can be overwhelming. And even though we know that grief is a natural process this doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Hypnotherapy can help.