OCD is a debilitating condition that affects around 3% of people in some form. Most stereotypically it is described as people checking doors and windows and repeatedly washing their hands. However, the condition is far more complicated and wide ranging than that, as...
Understanding Anger – The Causes, the Effects and the Solutions What is Anger? Anger is a gift from nature that motivates us to take action. Usually seen as a negative thing, it is in fact a positive emotion. It moves us forward to protect ourselves and make...
Panic Attacks – Why We Get Them Panic attacks can be caused by PTSD or trauma, but also they are traumatic in their own right. If you have ever suffered a panic attack then you will understand just how frightening they are. The thoughts that are racing through...
How Bullying Causes PTSD and Trauma Nearly all of us have experienced bullying in some form at some point in our lives. In today’s blog we explore the effects of bullying and the trauma surrounding it, Bullying can cause traumatic experiences, leading to PTSD...
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? In recent years Post-traumatic stress disorder has become much more widely talked about, but you may assume that it is confined to people serving in armed conflicts, or emergency service personnel. However, what many...