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What to do if you are in a ‘FUNK’?

If you don’t have depression, or burnout…but just are not feeling ‘yourself’, then you could be in a funk! To be honest, I have felt like I have been in a funk in and out this year. I have wondered if it is an energetic funk, in terms of planetary alignments/retrogrades/lunar activity. I have wondered

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MEDICATION IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD PART 2 OF 3

What are the considerations of PREGNANCY and BREASTFEEDING with medications? The reason why medication may be looked at with hesitation during pregnancy for anxiety and depression is the potential risk to the unborn baby, which I can appreciate as a mother myself. However, not looking after your mental health can impact the baby if you

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MEDICATION IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD PART 1 OF 3

WHAT treatment is available for PND and PNDA? Psychotherapy (CBT, IPT, behaviour therapy, MBCT, counselling & more with a psychologist or counsellor or psychiatrist. Medications ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) Ideally, the first step is to see your GP or obstetrician who can refer you to the appropriate health care professional. It would be a ‘step up’

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ANGER MANAGEMENT

ANGER MANAGEMENT WHAT IS ANGER? According to Charles Speilberger, PhD psychologist, anger is ‘an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage’. It exerts physiological and biological changes when you get angry; + your heart rate and blood pressure go up + energy hormone levels increase; adrenaline, and noradrenaline.

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BURNOUT

We have ALL heard about the term ‘burnout’, but what exactly is it and what is the difference to depression or mood related disorders? If we stop and think of our modern way of living; + looking after children + possibly broken sleep with children waking up throughout the night + getting everyone ready +

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ALCOHOL (& The Perinatal Period)

Since 7000 B.C in China, humans have been drinking alcohol! It’s been generally a socially and culturally accepted ‘crutch’ or tool to help us feel better or to celebrate with family and friends. Some quick statistics from Australia; In 2016 Australians spent $666 billion on general living costs, $14.9 billion was on alcohol vs $1.6

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MINDFULNESS PRACTICES WHILST EXERCISING

EPISODE 30 – MINDFULNESS PRACTICES WHILST EXERCISING Following the previous blog and podcast ALL about exercise, I wanted to focus this week on MINDFULNESS practices to practice or utilise when exercising. I believe there is a mind, body and spirit triad that exists so utilising mindfulness whilst exercising, can unveil a lot, as well as

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THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE

EXERCISE Exercise is a pivotal part and a positive strategy to have within your ‘tool-belt’ for benefits to both your physical and mental health. From the outset, I want to reiterate that when I speak of exercise, it is NOT from the space of; encouraging weight loss (though appreciate the impact of markers such as

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The ARMER Technique

The ARMER technique for postnatal depression & PNDA I write in my book ‘Shining The Light on PND – The Journey From Darkness To Healing From Postnatal Depression’ about this ARMER technique. Acronyms are ALWAYS a helpful way to remember IMPORTANT points easily and succinctly; which is SO crucial when you are grappling with anxiety,

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GOAL SETTING!

2023 GOAL SETTING! Whilst we ARE in the middle of the second month of the year, with school beginning and myself going back to work and our usual routine, it IS the PERFECT time and opportunity to set intentional goals for the year! Episode 27 of the ‘THRIVE with Whole-istic Healing Co.’ podcast is ALL

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