Most people experience racing thoughts at times - lying awake replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow, mentally running through lists or finding it difficult to properly switch off. For some people, it may happen at night. For others, they show up during...
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Am I Burnt Out or Just Very Tired?
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress - and unlike tiredness, it doesn't go away with a good night's sleep. It's what happens when the body has been running on adrenaline for too long. Stress hormones like adrenaline and...
Why Anxiety Feels Worse at Night
Anxiety often feels present at night for both psychological and physical reasons: there are fewer distractions to occupy your mind, your body is more tired, and your stress hormones naturally rise in the early hours which can amplify any anxiety that's already there....
Quiet Quitting in Relationships: Signs You’re Emotionally Withdrawing
The phrase “quiet quitting” originally came from workplace culture, describing employees who stay in their job but mentally and emotionally disengage. More recently, the term has been used to describe a similar pattern in relationships. Quiet quitting in a...
Divorce Month in the UK: How to Know When to Seek Help and What to Do Next
January is sometimes referred to as “Divorce Month” in the UK due to the significant rise in enquiries about separation and divorce after Christmas. The New Year can bring clarity to relationship difficulties that may have been present for a long time, and some people...
Feeling Lonely at Christmas? Support & Coping Strategies
Christmas is often portrayed as a time of happiness and connection. But for lots of people the festive season can intensify feelings of loneliness, isolation or disconnection. If you’re feeling lonely at Christmas - even while surrounded by others - you’re far from...
Coping with Family Stress at Christmas: 7 Tips to Manage Anxiety, Tension & Overwhelm
For many people, this time of year represents joy and togetherness. But for others, family stress at Christmas is a reality, bringing tension, anxiety, challenging dynamics, and the pressure to have the 'perfect' family and trouble-free celebrations. If festive...
A Simple, Proven Sleep Hack: Try the ‘Cognitive Shuffle’ to Fall Asleep Faster
Struggling to get plentiful, good-quality sleep? You’re not alone. The NHS estimates that around 1 in 3 people suffer from insomnia, and Nuffield Health reports that 74% of adults don’t get enough rest. If sleepless nights are a regular challenge for you or your...
Are AI Therapy Chatbots Safe? What You Need to Know
With long NHS waiting lists and rising demand for mental health support, more people in the UK are turning to AI therapy chatbots — mental health apps like Wysa or Woebot, and general-purpose AI like ChatGPT — for help, advice and emotional support. A recent report in...
Quick Guide to Supporting LGBTQIA+ Friends: 10 Ways to Be a Better Ally
Supporting LGBTQIA+ friends doesn’t mean you need to know everything about their experiences. What matters most is showing up with respect, compassion and a willingness to learn. Small, consistent actions can make a meaningful difference to someone’s wellbeing —...
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