Firstly, a quick message to everyone who has read this blog over the last year. I hope that you are okay and are finding some sources of comfort and contentment in what are extremely difficult circumstances. Everyone at The DMC Clinic wants to convey that our thoughts are with our clients, readers and friends at…
Many people may find themselves emotionally eating during this pandemic, more so than normal. I am hoping that this post might help you understand why we emotionally eat and provide tips to help you avoid eating through your emotions. Eating prompts the brain the release some happy hormones called endorphins. So, because you are…
With coronavirus (COVID-19) dominating all the news headlines and our social media feeds, it is hard not to get caught up in all the hype, hysteria, worry and concern. At times like this it is vital to remember that taking care of your mental health is as important as looking after your physical health. Good…
Things are going along quite nicely. Your day seems to be getting a nice sense of flow, and the best way to describe life is that it is ‘in a state of calm’. But then, out of nowhere, the rug is pulled from under your feet. Something you didn’t see coming appears on the horizon…
We made it…through my first ever blog and also the January Blues!! Now we fall head over heels into February…the month of LOVE! Ever heard the saying; “charity begins at home”, well I thought to myself what better way to tackle this month but by choosing to LOVE OURSELVES. After all, how can we expect…
A close family friend recently retired, and lately he told me how he is struggling to deal with it (I got his approval to mention it here in this blog!). I’ve highlighted some brilliant things that are available to him in the community like Mens Sheds, community breakfasts, Gardening Clubs etc. He answered, “That stuff…
So, here we are again, the start of a brand-New Year and for me the start of my brand-new blogging journey! Needless to say, as with the beginning of a new year, I am writing this blog full of hopes and dreams. I hope that I can give you, the readers, some words of wisdom,…
Christmas can mean different things to different people, and it tends to bring a range of emotions and feelings – causing both joy and pain. Since beginning work as a Therapist, it is clear that when Christmas comes into view clients can experience anything from excitement to dread. To me it seems that there are…
‘The evenings are drawing in’. This phrase reappeared at the same time every year when I was growing up! Gently at first in late September, then picking up strength as it heads for December….the sentence found its way into what seemed like every conversation throughout the day! But for many, the spoken words are a…
Increasingly we are hearing or reading about how workplace stress is on the rise. Almost 20% of reported sick days in 2016 were put down to stress related symptoms. As we become so ingrained in our day to day routine, meeting the needs of our employers or customers, we can miss the alarm bells warning…