Hello there, In addition to the great suggestions already given here, there are a couple of other practical processes you could look at. If you did engage in some self-monitoring as has been suggested, you might also like to 'pan for gold' in the same journal/diary at the end of each day. This is wh...

Hello there, I have been advised to try cognitive behaviour therapy to improve my mood but I am unsure where to start with trying this and whether it will work. Can I ask who advised you to try this? If it was a professional such as your doctor, then they ought to supply you with some information or...

Hello me11ie1, Firstly, you might like to have a glance at my reply on another thread about generic ways to learn to dissipate stress: http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=688&t=6859 However, many people learn to adapt and cope well with the types of emotions you are citing...

Additionally, I'd add that your GP may also be able to source or recommend a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This mode of therapy is well supported with evidence and aims to teach coping skills to deal with and overcome situations and circumstances that were previously contributing to your stress a...

Hi Sarah12, Sorry to read this - please have a look at another thread I contributed to this morning as it may offer up some ideas that can help in addition to the advice given already: http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=547&t=5553&p=16308#p16308 Get in touch if you ha...

Hello Lionheart, First up, you might like to read a reply of a similar (ish) ilk that I wrote previously on another thread here: http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=547&t=5553&p=16308#p16308 I think much of what I wrote there is relevant here - the past does not have t...

Hello Carole, In addition to the valuable popints made already, I'd add the following: I've been battling with my weight, I know it all stems from my self esteem issues, childhood, first relationships and all that I would not want to belittle your personal history Carole, but just because something ...

Hello there, I am sorry to read about your ongoing experience. In addition to the support offered and mentioned here, you can seek out local support to help with depression and anxiety from the charities MIND and the Mental Health Foundation; both of whom offer support, advice and resources in most ...

Hi Helen, Some valuable tips from Gary there. I'd add the following to your queries: Adam- I know for myself and when I speak to other people it can be difficult to 'get into the zone' for inducing self-hypnosis. There is not really a 'zone' to get into. Self-hypnosis is a verb, it is something you ...

Within my own field, we have an impressive body of evidence to suggest hypnosis, self-hypnosis and related relaxation skills can assist (as an adjunct to conventional medical advice and treatment) with the hypertension mentioned here. I wrote an article on the TalkHealth blog here a few months ago t...