Ann Hinchley Counselling & Hypnotherapy

14/01/2026

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This video was developed as a basic introduction to a Polyvagal view of how trauma and chronic stress affect our nervous system. If you would like to watch ...

04/01/2026

Very sadly the Norwich Wellbeing Centre has had to close, due to unforeseen circumstances- so now I’m seeing clients at Willow Lane House, Willow Lane, Norwich, NR2 1EU.

03/01/2026

12/11/2025

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My mind was blown at the The UK Adult ADHD Adult Network Conference (www.UKAAN.org) last year when I heard several presentations on the various ADHD’s curious connections to chronic inflammation and dysautonomia.

There is a growing body of research is exploring how a range of physical health conditions affects people with ADHD in previously unknown ways:

Hypermobility, linked to chronic inflammation and dysautonomia (problems with the autonomic nervous system that controls heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion). Research also shows people with ADHD have higher inflammatory markers, and higher inflammation levels are linked to more severe ADHD symptoms. There's also a clear link between ADHD and inflammatory conditions like allergies, asthma, gut issues, and autoimmune disorders.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) occurs when immune cells overreact to triggers, causing widespread inflammation. Symptoms include flushing, itching, gut problems, fast heart rate, fatigue, and brain fog - plus neuropsychiatric symptoms like anxiety and depression. Antihistamines can lead to dramatic improvements in anxiety, mood, and possibly ADHD symptoms for people with MCAS.

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a form of dysautonomia where your heart rate spikes when you stand up, causing dizziness and fatigue. Research suggests ADHD and POTS may be closely connected, with POTS patients showing more inattention symptoms.

What you can do:

Consider getting tested if you experience symptoms across multiple body systems
Work with knowledgeable clinicians (allergist, immunologist, or functional medicine practitioner)

Be aware that vitamin D and iron deficiencies are common in ADHD and may contribute to inflammation

Dr James Kustow is a leading expert in this field. He delivered an accessible webinar for@additudemag and they have summarised his work in an article 'ADHD’s Curious Connections to Chronic Inflammation and Dysautonomia'.

(IMAGE CREDIT - abstract graphic from Saccaro, Schilliger, Perroud, & Piguet, 2021).

29/06/2025

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04/04/2025

There are days when all you want is to disappear, when the weight of everything feels too heavy to carry.

But then, out of nowhere, you catch yourself laughing at a friend’s story, savoring the comfort of your favorite meal, or simply breathing in the calm of the evening air as you walk home. It’s in these fleeting, almost unnoticed moments that life gently nudges you, reminding you that even in the darkest times, there are still tiny glimmers of light that make holding on worth it.

Life may never be as easy as we hope, and its challenges can feel relentless, but sometimes, it’s the smallest joys that breathe life back into you. A kind word, a shared laugh, or the quiet peace of a sunset—they have a way of reminding you just how good life can still be, even when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

And maybe, that’s the beauty of it: knowing that no matter how lost you feel, these moments will always be there to pull you back.

~ MJ Blossoms, Writer’s Blossoms Writer’s Blossoms

~ Art by Susanne Krauss

04/04/2025

17/01/2025

26/12/2024

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The Pit Stop brings men together through a variety of free activities to build social connection, friendship and a sense of belonging.

05/12/2024