When Rest Feels Impossible
You’ve stopped, so why do you still feel 'on duty'? You’re sitting down, but you’re listening for the washing machine to finish. Your partner’s had a difficult day and you’re wondering whether to check on them. A colleague hasn’t replied, which probably means you’ll need to pick that up tomorrow. Someone asks whether you’re enjoying […]
When Change Feels Hard
Change can be exciting. It can also be unsettling, tiring and surprisingly emotional. Sometimes we understand why. A relationship ends, we move house or lose a job, and life suddenly looks very different. But even changes we have chosen, worked towards or genuinely wanted can knock us off balance. A new job might be a […]
Why talking to a therapist feels different
If you’re usually the person everybody else talks to, deciding that you need someone to talk to yourself can feel surprisingly difficult. You may have good friends, supportive family and people who would genuinely want to know if you were struggling. They can offer comfort, perspective and the occasional cup of tea placed firmly in […]
The Overwhelm Spiral: Recognising When You’re Carrying Too Much
Most people don't wake up one morning feeling completely overwhelmed. Instead, it builds. You stay late to finish one more task. You skip lunch because you're busy. You tell yourself you'll rest at the weekend. You cancel plans because you're exhausted but promise you'll make them up another time. Each decision feels reasonable on its […]
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