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Search found 28 matches
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Stress
Topic: Returning to work after maternity leave
Replies: 1
Views: 1579

Re: Returning to work after maternity leave

Hi, Congratulations on becoming a Mum its great fun but opens up a world of guilt especially when you go back to work. What you are experiencing is totally normal, every working Mum feels the same way. You feel like you need to be there for everyone all the time and it's really hard to accept help a...
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Stress
Topic: Natural ways to help stress
Replies: 1
Views: 1583

Re: Natural ways to help stress

Hi, Thank you for your question it is a really interesting one. Everything you ingest or inhale or absorb through your skin has the potential to harm you so please make sure that you get advice from your GP or a qualified complementary therapist before you try anything new and if you suffer any reac...
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Stress
Topic: Managing chronic pain
Replies: 1
Views: 1699

Re: Managing chronic pain

Hi, Has anyone ever suggested to you that your migraines are a symptom of stress? Have you tried any alternative therapy options such as acupuncture or reflexology or aromatherapy as these can also be really helpful with helping to reduce your anxiety and at times when you are in pain or recovering ...
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Anxiety
Topic: Anxiety related IBS
Replies: 1
Views: 1609

Re: Anxiety related IBS

Hi, IBS is a really unpleasant thing to have to deal with and you are not alone its very common. You are of course correct in thinking that getting your anxiety under control will have a big impact on it as when your body is in 'flight or fight mode' it affects your digestion and leads to problems s...
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Anxiety
Topic: Anxiety and herbal relief
Replies: 1
Views: 1611

Re: Anxiety and herbal relief

Hi, My understanding is that Kava Kava has been banned for sale in some countries including the UK due to some concerns about liver damage. I would suggest that if you found this helpful you consider going for an appointment with a complementary therapist who specialises in herbal remedies and see w...
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Anxiety
Topic: What home based solutions ease anxiety?
Replies: 1
Views: 1589

Re: What home based solutions ease anxiety?

Hi, Apart from the complementary therapies you have mentioned there are other more general things you can try. Try to be your own anxiety detective and see if you can find connections between certain things and how you are feeling? Keep an eye on what you are eating: Mood = Food. Some foods will be ...
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Anxiety
Topic: Chronic pain & mental health
Replies: 1
Views: 1629

Re: Chronic pain & mental health

Hi, Has anyone ever suggested to you that your migraines are a symptom of your anxiety? If your GP/specialist has ruled out a specific cause of the migraines then spending time concentrating on addressing any causes of your anxiety that are not chronic pain related may be a good approach and have po...
by Jayne Ellis
Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: talkhealth - Mental Wellbeing - Anxiety
Topic: dentists
Replies: 1
Views: 1604

Re: dentists

Hi, Dental phobia is very common but as you have illustrated by sharing your story can be very serious as it leads to people going without treatment or waiting until there is an emergency. My understanding regarding the use of general anaesthetics (GA) in smaller dental practices is that it was revi...
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