We know there are many people who struggle with meditation. People sometimes have lots of pre-conceived ideas about meditation. There is no need to shy away from meditation or even dismiss it if you have tried it.
Read MoreWhen the body tenses up, all the muscles tense up and this involves the muscles in the uterus. When the muscles in the uterus are tense, this can actually make labour much more intense than it needs to be and it can also slow the labour process down.
Read MoreAs a mental health nurse, I was always very aware of the powerful link between mind and body so it was only natural that when I fell pregnant, I wanted to look into ways in which I could work with my mind and reduce my anxieties as I knew just how much anxiety had a direct impact on the body during birth.
Read MoreMany people suffer with anxiety, me included but sometimes making simple changes to your lifestyle can be a great help. As a mental health nurse, I offer advice and guidance on a regular basis when working with patients with anxiety. If you are reading this, you could try the following simple steps.
Read MoreTry this simple technique and see if it helps!
Read MoreAnxiety is so common but what exactly is it?
Lucy uses her Mental Health Nurse skills and expertise to explain what it is and what we can do to help!
Don't let it control you, take back that control!
Read MoreSmoking and Alcohol can seem like wise choices when you feel stressed or anxious.
Did you know that they can actually make you feel worse.
Lucy uses her mental health nursing knowledge to explain why and help to point you in a better direction!
Read MoreThere are plenty of things we can do to boost our well- being.
Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. Lucy has highlighted some of the things you can do to help yourself.
Lucy Is a Mental Health Nurse and Well- being Specialist. She runs local relaxation classes and offers free mental health advice and support at the end of each session.
Read MoreThis Blog briefly explores relaxation. For many people, they think they are relaxing but what is true relaxation?
Lucy is a mental health nurse and relaxation specialist, she explains why some peoples friday night routine after a long week in work, may not be helpful to our body's both physically and pschologically.
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