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09/11/2020

Do you ever find it difficult to focus on the right now? Does your mind tend to wander while you're in social situation because you're anxious about whether you're doing the right thing?

Here are some tips on how to focus more on the present moment, instead of spending too much time in your head.

🔷 Breathe - Take a few deep breaths. Breathing calms the nervous system.

🔷 Meditate - Mindfulness quiets the areas of the brain that are responsible for the chattering of the mind. Close your eyes, take deep breaths and try to clear your mind of all thought.

🔷Do something physical - Override your internal dialogue with a physical activity

🔷 Talk to someone - Talking to someone has the power to make your worries fade away. Other people can guide you through your thoughts and make you understand that what you're anxious about is normal, and that you're already on he right path to handling things.

Psympatico is here for you if this becomes a real problem. Visit our website: psympatico.co.uk

26/10/2020

9 Books to help you understand your anxiety https://bookriot.com/workbooks-and-books-about-anxiety/

Whether you have anxiety or know someone who does, we've got some workbooks and books about anxiety offering tools to help.

23/10/2020

Just a few words before the wonderful weekend. Let your positive energy shine on those around you. Have a great weekend and stay positive.

Always remember that Psympatico is here for you!

25/09/2020

A lot of pressure is put on people, whether at work or in our personal lives.

Try to pace yourself as best you can. Treasure those moments of calm and happiness in between. And remember to say no when it gets too much.

11/09/2020

Put pen to paper and turn your emotions to art.

09/09/2020

7 Signs You Should Talk to a Therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/202009/7-signs-you-should-talk-therapist

Here's how to know when to reach out for professional help.

07/09/2020

Everyone needs a de-stressing hobby for those times when you need to escape from all of your worries. What's yours?

07/09/2020

Many people experience both anxiety and depression simultaneously. This is because of the nature of the symptoms of both disorders being so related that there is overlap.

For instance, if your anxiety caused you to panic then this could trigger lingering feelings of discouragement, worthlessness and lack of motivation; most commonly associated with depression.

We have a full article breaking down the differences between both conditions here: https://www.psympatico.co.uk/post/difference-between-anxiety-and-depression

If you need some support for axniety or depression then head over to our contact page: https://www.psympatico.co.uk/contact-us

31/08/2020

In our latest blog post, we breakdown the differences between anxiety and depression. These two conditions are often confused or used interchangeably. But both of them have a unique set of symptoms.

However, it is entirely possible for someone to have both anxiety and depression at the same time. There is much overlap between the two.

Read on to learn more about this.

https://www.psympatico.co.uk/post/difference-between-anxiety-and-depression

Two of the most common mental health conditions that people reference are anxiety and depression. But not everyone is aware of the differences between these two conditions. Here's a breakdown on the differences and similarities.

28/08/2020

Sometimes the people in need of help are good at appearing strong.

24/08/2020

The posts we find on social media can be triggering. And engaging in the negativity can have long-term implications on our mental health.

Sometimes we may even overshare without realising and this can cause friction, either within our social circles or with total strangers.

Here's a few considerations when using social media:

🔵 Understand its okay to ignore & mute content - If you see something that triggers you or brings about negative energy, understand that you have every right to ignore, mute or block it. Try not to take anyone that you don't know too seriously. Sometimes people like to be negative for their own personal amusement.

🔵 Know the purpose of each post you write - If you're going to reply to something or post something, think about the goal of the post. What are you trying to say? What reactions might it encourage? - Sometimes we may use social media as our diary or journal. But some thoughts are better shared in a private place or with those closest to us. That brings us to the next point...

🔵 Think twice before posting. - Hesitating and thinking before each post or reply will decrease the likelihood of you regretting sharing something. Take a few seconds before hitting the button.

Let us know if you have any thoughts on social media in the comments. 👇

19/08/2020

Depression doubles during coronavirus pandemic https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53820425

Figures suggest one in five adults in Britain are experiencing depressive symptoms.