Tag: mental health
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Stoma Stigma… is it real or just a good social media hook?
So this week a friend of mine has had a poll running about the use of the word ‘stigma’ when people are talking about their ostomies online. His position – that people are using this as a hook, for views, to get attention on their posts. His problem with this is that anyone who may…
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So my work colleagues know about my blog…
This blog is 8 years old this month – how crazy is that?! I’ve also been at my current school for just over a year now and until just before Christmas, had kept its existence to myself! It’s not that I’m not immensely proud of the things I’ve achieved since starting The Spoonie Mummy –…
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Guest Post – Navigating the Twists and Turns of Adulthood: Common Challenges for Young Adults
Hello and happy new week! I was sent this amazing piece and could not wait to share it with you – so many good points and some ideas to help you navigate them. While it focuses on young adults, I am sure many of you will spot some of these issues in your own life…
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Mental Health Monday – 5 Tips To Fight Festive Angst
Ad | Post contains affiliate links Good morning and happy new week! I am now in full on festive mode so this is my first Christmassy themed blog post! This information here really resonated with me and I thought many of you would appreciate a read too. As a person who suffers with anxiety in…
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Loneliness
Ok… so I have been feeling this way for a while and thinking about writing this post for almost as long. But it’s a scary thing to admit isn’t it – that you feel a bit lonely!
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Exercising With Arthritis
Did You Know… May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. In the UK there are around 10 million people living with the disease. Around 15,000 of these are children. Yes, children get arthritis too!
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November – The Happiness Challenge
So, October has been and gone and November is upon us already! It’s beginning to look a lot like….Chr….nearly! October Challenge So last month’s challenge was #blogtober – posting a blog post every day during the month of October and I failed dramatically! Unfortunately I was still recovering from being unwell which had taken it’s…
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Coping With Anxiety – Grounding Techniques
Anxiety is the feeling of unease, worry or fear. Everyone experiences anxiety during their lives – you may worry about taking an exam for example. But there are peopl who experience these symptoms daily and struggle to control them. Anxiety can take over a person’s life and be a constant struggle. Anxiety is common in…
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