Burn out can be the result of many different reasons and sometimes a combination of reasons. Also, the signs of burn out can be so varied. If this becomes a long term issue then a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (also known as CFS/ME) may result. Through my therapy work I often spot the…
Often my work goes in themes. I sometimes have lots of clients who want to lose weight, suffer anxiety or want to stop smoking. Other occasions there is a running theme such as challenges with a family member or feeling unsupported. The theme of the day is not feeling that people are listening to what…
Many of our early memories come from school. My very first memory is meeting my long term best mate Sam, whilst she was playing with the scales on an introductory day at Infant School (Year 1 in today’s language). Sadly, often through school becomes disappointment, fear, bullying and negative feelings about ourselves. My big disappointment came…
Far too often people have a low opinion of themselves. They doubt themselves. They question their own judgement. They feel they are not good enough. They run over and over in their minds their actions or things they have said in case they have said or done wrong. They compare themselves to others and always…
Confidence, or rather lack of confidence, is at the root of many issues. Let’s take a look at where that lack of confidence comes from. It is rare to be born with a lack of confidence. You only have to look at very young children before they are stifled by society, structure and life events to see…
Suicide is tragic and leaves an unforgettable impact on so many people. A very public death through suicide has huge ripple effects. Now with social media, we all have a voice. We can all express how we feel and what or who is to blame but the truth is we just do not know. We should not assume…
About Ann ANN BOWDITCH is a member and trainer registered on the General Hypnotherapy Register and General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and has run her own private practice in Guernsey for over 8 years. Author of The Energy of Anxiety, a self-help book offering new perspectives and modern techniques. Ann is also a practitioner of a number of therapies including EFT, Energy in…
I’ve been talking a lot lately about mental health. Nobody is immune to the possibility of having a mental health issue. It can creep up on anyone. Never be complacent about mental health and always seek help, preferably at an early stage, whenever you are struggling. It helps to nip issues in the bud quickly…
Anxiety happens because your subconscious mind wants to keep you safe. All of those symptoms you have such as clammy hands, shortness of breath, clouded thinking, digestive system shutting down and heart racing are part of your survival mechanism. So when that anxiety kicks in remind yourself, that your very protective subconscious is doing it’s…
Let me explain to anyone that has not suffered with mental health issues what it can be like to experience issues such as depression, anxiety or OCD. It can be all consuming It can stop you doing normal tasks It can interfere with your work or stop you working altogether It can impact your family It…