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…
I see an increasing number of youngsters in my therapy business. Often one of the reasons for this is due to the feeling of pressure to achieve certain grades at school. I appreciate that the pressure comes from a number of sources such as teachers, peers, themselves and, in some cases, parents. They may also feel pressure to…
I wonder if being a parent now is tougher than ever or has parenting just evolved? I was talking to a friend only this morning about parenting nowadays compared to when we were youngsters. Back then emotions were generally not spoken about or dealt with and emotional intelligence was more basic. I believe this is because…
Teenagers are under so much pressure nowadays and this can reveal itself in behaviour such as self harming and eating disorders but also a worrying number of teenagers suffer with depression. It seems a shame that youngsters are not enjoying their youth. With depression can come loss of confidence, low self-esteem and anxiety. This is…