Recently I was asked to present a workshop on stress and anxiety in Quigleys Pharmacy Blackrock. From the counseling room to the local pharmacy we often hear about people struggling with stress and anxiety. As someone who knows too well what it is like to feel overwhelmed, I decided to use this opportunity to share
There is that strange period in between Christmas and New Year’s where the majority of us are full to the brim, avoiding family members and have no idea what day of the week it is. This space breeds feelings of over indulgence guilt, a possible glimmer of hope for what the next year may bring,
We all know that Christmas is the season to be jolly and although it is seen as the “most wonderful time of the year”, it's not the case for a lot of people. In fact as many mental health practitioners know this time of year can be extremely difficult for many of us. There are many things that