Tips for Socialising with Social Anxiety

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Social anxiety can make life very difficult sometimes. People with social anxiety find going out and socialising draining and stressful so for them it’s not fun to do even though they may care deeply for the people with whom they are spending their time. There are however some things you could try to make your social life easier if you do suffer from this type of anxiety. It will help you learn to put the fun back into your social life.

Socialise in places that interest you

This doesn’t mean that you have to go out to parties, go clubbing or socialise in large numbers, especially if these environments make your anxiety worse. Instead try places that are a little quieter such as book clubs, or you could try doing things that interest you where you can meet people. If you’re in an environment that is comfortable to you and the people around you are also sharing the same interests it can make socialising and meeting people a more relaxed and less draining experience.

Don’t overdo it

If you feel like you need a break then it is a good idea to do so. It is good to socialise but don’t tire yourself out. Looking after your mental health is important. By taking some time out it will help to feel refreshed and recharged, making it easier to socialise.

Make small steps

Remember to take it easy and not rush things. By pushing your boundaries too far it can make things worse rather than better. Start with something small like just saying ‘hi’ to someone, or talk to just one person. It will be a slower process but as you start to feel more comfortable you can then interact more and connect with more people. 

Be yourself

Try not to socialise where you feel as though you have to try and pretend to be someone you’re not. When you start pretending it can make things more draining and will most likely make your anxiety worse, causing more problems and making it harder for you to get out and socialise. This is why it is a great idea to socialise with groups of people who are genuinely interested in the same things as you. 

Ask for help

If you are feeling as though you cannot handle your social anxiety or any other mental health problems on your own any longer then please remember that there are people around that can help – your GP, natural health practitioner or other professionals. Make that phone call or send that email and ask for help.

Social anxiety is not something that you can just get over yourself, you will need to work through it. It won’t be easy but if you keep working towards it you will begin to feel more comfortable in social situations. Give us a call today to begin your progress out of this dilemma.

Fasting and Your Health

Fasting can be beneficial for your health however it needs to be done properly. Fasting doesn’t mean just skipping breakfast; it is more complex than that. There are many things that can interrupt the benefits of fasting so it needs to be monitored by a professional. It is easy sometimes to be pushed out of your fast state and lose some of the benefits by introducing things that you think don’t matter but they serve the function of breaking the fast. So all your efforts become of no avail and you need to start over.

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Fasting is healthy for you and can help you burn fat, live longer, and feel great. It’s great for fat burning, and it stimulates your body to go into recovery mode. However there are some things you need to be aware of before you start your fast.

Fasting causes Stress

Fasting promotes catabolism and cellular turnover. This means that your body breaks down energy molecules from fat and glycogen to create energy not necessarily muscle tissue. This causes stress on your body. Cortisol is the main stress hormone that helps to mobilise the body’s energy stores. If you end up breaking a fast state it could cause your body to become overly catabolic and therefore you start to break down muscle tissue, causing you to inhibit ketosis which builds stress levels on the body. Help with stress while fasting comes from drinking salted or mineral water and do some meditation or mindful breathing. However it is not as simple as this and that is why fasting needs to be supervised by a professional.

Coffee

If you are a coffee drinker then this is something you need to stop before you anticipate any form of fasting. Coffee is a stimulant that releases cortisol and adrenaline. It creates an energized state of mind but at the expense of your adrenal glands. Coffee can make you catabolic by overstimulating cortisol. Although some people believe that small amounts of coffee can promoting fat mobilization, autophagy (the body’s fat east itself so to speak) and affect insulin sensitivity.

If you are looking to lose fat and weight you will still experience mild autophagy and ketosis if you’ve eaten 200-300 calories of pure fat as long as it doesn’t raise your blood sugar levels.

How long is long enough?

Not fasting long enough can mess up your fast. To get real benefits of fasting you should fast for at least 20 hours or more which can trigger stem cell growth and autophagy. If you’re fasting to lose weight make sure you stay within your kilojoule range when you go back to normal eating. Remember though not to restrict your kilojoules too much as your metabolism will slow down. This will lead to your body thinking you’re starving and cause it to store fat instead.

The best type of fast is a therapeutic one which will rid your body of toxins, help you lose weight, adjust your metabolism and fluid balance, reduce acid and make you feel and look younger. You will have more energy and sleep better and your digestion will improve in the future giving you a healthier microbiome. Consult your natural therapist to find out how to do all this. We create programs specifically tailored to your needs at this clinic.

Energy Healing and Our Ancestors

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Our ancestors have a wealth of wisdom to share with us and still speak to us, whether we hear it or not. They speak to us through our dreams and the coincidences of our everyday lives. It doesn’t matter if you are in tune with them or not, they walk among us in the spirit realm. They are in our blood, our bones, and when they heal, we are uplifted.

Many people may look at earth-based spirituality as worshiping the outside world or something that is outside of yourself, however it’s about honouring, remembering and celebrating an aspect of yourself and wisdom that is being passed on to you via our ancestors. There is a lot of power on your side.

Listen, they will speak.

We should honour our ancestors as we are all connected. They are the ones that came before us, that opened the way for you to be here, they prayed for you before they knew you and worked hard for your future. Your ancestors will hear you through your prayers before anything else.

Blood ancestors and others

Usually when the word ancestors is used you most likely start thinking along your blood lines about relatives that you may or may not have known in their life, but in some indigenous traditions the word ancestor could mean spiritual beings of the waters, the air, the fire, the earth. The blood ancestors are your father and mother but there are also ancestors that are guardians who chose to work with you in past and present lives in the forms of gods and goddesses, angels and spirit animals.

Some animal totems and gods guide you and not others because you come from a lineage of people who worked with those energies and there have been lifetimes of agreements for you to work together. You came into this world with your physical parents and relatives and also guardians connected to your lineage. It is said that when you do your own personal inner healing, you are also healing 7 generations forward and 7 generations backwards. That is why your healing is so important. Not just for you but for others around you.

Symptoms healing is needed

There is a chance that if you are dealing with sadness, depression, imbalances, illnesses, phobias and mental issues, it could be connected to your ancestors. Also, our life patterns could be connected to what our ancestors went through, and experiences can be signs of ancestral messages. This is most likely the case if what you are going through can’t be explained by our modern-day environment. You could be seeing, hearing, and sensing things that you can’t piece together because you don’t know how to interpret and recognise the signs and language of the ancestors and their spirit world.

I had an instance of this some years ago with a family that were having issues in business. It was discovered that the current business conflicts were with a family whose ancestral lineage had clashed with theirs for several generations. When we cleared up the energy of the two lineages the family I was working with were free to move forward with their lives. You cannot ignore energy patterns handed down through generations as they will keep popping up in your life.

We can help you work through unexplained energetic issues. Give us a call now to make a time to connect.

How diet affects your sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is something that we all need however many of us do not sleep well, nor stay asleep or get enough hours sleeping. There are many things that can affect our sleep. Some of the common things include technology use before sleep, a racing mind that you have trouble calming down and even outside noises, but did you know that your diet may also be affecting your sleep?

Foods to avoid

Fast Food

Fast food has a great deal of fat content, causing them to impact negatively on your sleep. Acid production in the stomach caused by these high fat foods can spill into the oesophagus and cause heartburn. Heartburn can make it very difficult to get to sleep. Avoiding these foods may help you get to sleep faster at night. 

Alcohol

Any type of alcohol can be one of the worst things to drink before bed. It is metabolised quickly in your system causing you to wake up many times through the night. There has been a study conducted that concluded that just 1 glass of a mixed spirit such as bourbon or vodka, which are commonly mixed with a caffeine free soft drink, can reduce your sleep by around 19 minutes.

Coffee

There are a lot of people that agree that coffee is not a drink that should be consumed before bed. This is due to its high caffeine content. Coffee is considered one of the strongest stimulants readily available today. Its affect can vary, depending on how much coffee you are used to drinking. Consuming a stimulant such as coffee should be done early in your day rather than late in the afternoon or night.

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate has a higher caffeine content than milk chocolate which makes it a sleep inhibitor. Even a small serving of dark chocolate can contain a fair amount of caffeine and it also contains theobromine, a muscle stimulating chemical that increases heart rate and causes restlessness.

Energy Drinks

Of course, these should be avoided due to, once again, caffeine. Energy drinks contain a large amount of caffeine in them. A standard can of Red Bull has up to 80mgs of caffeine. The effects of caffeine can take up to 8 hours to wear off so best to just avoid these types of drinks altogether.

Heavy Spices

If you eat a lot of spicy food there is a good chance that you may be having trouble falling asleep and you may even be experiencing a light sleep when you do finally fall asleep and waking not rested. Spices can also cause heartburn. So next time you are having a late meal keep in mind that a spicy, high-fat meal could keep you awake.

There are some foods though that could help you get a better night’s sleep. These foods include cherries; which are a sleep cycle regulator, milk; because it contains the amino acid tryptophan which is a precursor to serotonin, Jasmine rice; because quickly digested foods high on the glycaemic index allow a faster sleep onset, and also sweet potato; this is because they contain complex carbohydrates and potassium which are both sleep promoting agents.

If you are having trouble sleeping at night or awaken unrested give us a call and book a time for us to see how we can help. It may just need a simple natural supplement for a while to get you started to a good night’s sleep. We can help you modify your diet and create a better balance in your life so you are not overwhelmed with too much work and no play. Call us today!

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Working From Home During A Pandemic – The Benefits

This year has been hard with CoVid – 19 and you are probably working from home a lot more. There are a lot of jobs that can be done from home or at least in part from home. Working from home can be a good thing and has many benefits, including being able to combine caring for your children while still being able to work and be paid. 

Mobile workers

Mobile workers are those who can work from home either full time or part time. All you need is a laptop, smart phone and reliable internet connection to complete your task whether you are at home, in an office or in a public space. Being able to work as a mobile worker gives you a lot more flexibility and with today’s technology you can easily continue to maintain contact with your workplace and keep up with the latest developments in your profession, by using programs such as Zoom.

Working this way reduces the amount of people who have to commute to work therefore reduces the traffic on the roads and the crowd on public transport. This is great for keeping safe during this pandemic. Also it is good for the environment as there are less fumes and pollution. It assists with soothing your nervous system fighting the traffic or jostling on public transport. So in some ways it becomes a winning situation for you providing more family time as well as enhancing your well-being and the healing of the planet.

Is working from home less efficient?

Sometimes you may find it difficult to work from home as there are definitely more distractions, so it’s important to organise your week and set yourself boundaries re work and personal time. Setting yourself goals to complete is also a good way to stay motivated and it will take some of the pressure off regarding completing the tasks in the time required.

It can feel like a lot of pressure when you have the office calling to check how your work is going but don’t let this overwhelm you. Remember to take your breaks, and take a walk if you are feeling a little stressed. Remember that once you have clocked off for the day you need to make sure you stay clocked off and in your personal time. No checking in on your work emails or working longer hours that you are not being paid for. If you find it hard to switch from work mode to private time then take a walk or find ways to relax and unwind at the end of each work day.

Tips for Managers

If you are a manager who has a team working from home, try encouraging them to stick within the normal working hours and tell them not to send emails after hours or weekends. Help your team maintain a healthy work, life balance and it will help keep them focused, happy and motivated, in turn increasing their productivity.

Remember also whilst mobile working certainly has its benefits it is important to ensure there are well-balanced systems put into place to take into account both the risks and advantages to ensure a win-win situation for both the company and its employees.

So take a look at what you do in the hours you work from home and develop a system that works for you. If you are feeling isolated or overwhelmed then let us know as there are many ways we can help you and your staff develop more motivation and a good work ethic during these unprecedented times. Call us today on +61414680713 or email us on info@stressfreemanagement.com.au for either a personal or company plan to satisfy your needs.

Boost Melatonin To Get Better Sleep

Melatonin is made by the pineal gland and is the hormone that makes you feel sleepy and helps you fall asleep at night. There are melatonin supplements you can take for a short period of time but before you try that you would do better to use some natural methods to increase your melatonin levels.

It is important to boost your melatonin levels at night by increasing the amount you produce and stop habits that keep your body awake.

Some habits to change:

• Avoid screen time before bed. Blue light can block melatonin so get off the phone, computer, TV and iPad at least an hour before bed. If this is not possible there are special blue light blocking glasses you can get to help with this.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster but it interrupts your deep sleep. Caffeine can keep you awake so no drinking caffeinated drinks for up to six hours before bed.
• Keep your room dark by blocking all light so you have a better night’s sleep. Using heavy curtains can help with outside light and light from phones, clocks and other things should be reduced as much as possible by switching off or covering. Your body produces melatonin better when you are in complete darkness.
• Try taking a hot bath before you go to bed. This can help you relax and help boost those melatonin levels.
• Sometimes it can be helpful for melatonin levels to eat a piece of fruit. Some fruits such as pineapples, oranges and bananas are good sources of melatonin and they can also be good for easing that sweet craving that you get some nights.
• Meditating or praying before bed can help you to produce more melatonin as it calms you down. You can also try some deep breathing exercises or massage.
• Sunlight exposure during the day can help increase your melatonin production of a night. Even just 10 minutes a day can help you get a better night’s sleep.
• If you are someone that likes camping, while it may not be your first thought when wanting to increase your quality of sleep, it can actually be beneficial. Camping can help to reduce exposure to artificial light and this in turn can help to normalise your melatonin levels. It’s a bit difficult to do this now with Covid about but even a day or two not too far from home can help.

So if you are having trouble sleeping try these simple things above before hitting the natural supplements. If it still doesn’t seem to be working consult your natural therapist, hypnotherapist or NLP practitioner for some deep relaxation therapy and to change some of those damaging old patterns. Even children have trouble sleeping and if your child can’t settle you can also try some of these suggestions. Help is at hand so give us a call to see how we can also assist.

Help Depression Using Essential Oils

Depression is an ever growing issue in today’s society. There is a big difference between depression and just feeling down from time to time, or suffering from mood swings during menstruation. Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a combination of how you think, feel and behave. Usually if you have been feeling sad, depressed and irritable for more than two weeks and have lost interest and pleasure in your normal activities it is a sign you need to seek professional advice.

Some of the feelings and thoughts that you may experience if you are suffering depression can range from sad, miserable and unhappy to irritable, guilty, frustrated, indecisive and inability to concentrate. You may have thoughts of being a failure, worthless, that people are better off without you or that everything is your fault and that life isn’t worth living. These are not true and you only think that way because you are depressed and not thinking clearly.

Depression can make you withdraw from family and friends, stop you from concentrating at work or school and sometimes cause you to turn to alcohol and other abusive substances. You may also experience physical symptoms such as being tired all the time, frequent headaches, loss of appetite, and significant weight loss or weight gain. If you or someone you know are experiencing these things please seek professional help straight away. Call your doctor or seek a natural practitioner, counsellor or psychologist to help.

There are a number of things that can help with coping with depression. Apart from professional help you can also try expressing your feelings more openly with people, telling them how you feel and think instead of bottling it up inside. Regular exercise, eating a balanced diet are also helpful and there are many natural remedies such as essential oils that may be beneficial as well as natural supplements. Essential oils help by restoring the brains normal hormonal balance.

Which oils are best?

It is a good idea to seek the help of an Aromatherapist but here are just a few tips to get you started:

Rosemary and Lemon are good uplifting oils to get you started however don’t use Rosemary if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure. Just a few drops in a warm bath or in water in a small oil burner with a tea light underneath is enough to get you started.

Lavender is another oil that research has shown as effective. It is uplifting and relaxing and it has been shown to treatment post natal depression if you inhale it every 8 hours for at least 4 weeks after giving birth. Lavender can help balance serotonin which is why it is effective. Serotonin is one of the body’s feel good chemical compounds that is imbalanced in people suffering from depression.

Clary sage is another hormone-balancing oil and Frankincense has a compound which also has anti-depressant qualities. It helps to balance hormones secreted by the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands are in the brain and are help to regulate moods and the adrenal glands sit above the kidneys and help with stress in the body.

When using essential oils, it is always best to use pure, undiluted essential oils. Be careful to select oils that are natural as the synthetic oils may not help at all. After diluting the oils using your own carrier oil (such as jojoba or grape seed oil) test a small section on your skin to be sure there is no sensitivity to it.

Alternatively you can inhale the oil several times throughout the day for at least a few minutes each time. Check out these oils listed and see which you like best. Or visit your local Aromatherapist/natural therapist to have a blend made up specifically for your needs that you will love.

Covid 19, Colds And Flu

It’s that time of year again just to add to the whole Covid 19 scene. The winter nights are cold and soon cold and flu season will be upon us here in Australia. Especially now it is important to keep your immunity up to help combat ordinary colds and flu, let alone the virus. Here are a few natural herbs that you can take to help give your immune system a boost.

Natural immunity boosters

Garlic

Garlic is an anti-microbial, antibiotic, antiseptic, and anti-histamine. It can help with your chest, sinuses and even your gut.

 Ginger

Ginger helps to stimulates digestive juices so it can help a sluggish digestive system if you have poor appetite, slow bowel movements or cramps. It also helps to remove toxins so you can absorb nutrients better thus boosting your immunity. Ginger also helps to relieving nausea & motion sickness. It contains anti-inflammatory, antiseptic & natural antibiotic qualities.

Lemon

Lemon has great immune boosting qualities and is also has a strong anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral & anti-septic effect within the body. The essential oils in the lemon rind may also help to uplift your mood and make happier.

Turmeric

Turmeric has many properties including being an anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic; which means it helps protect the cells making it good as a possible immune booster in preventing cancer. It’s also anti-microbial, anti-biotic, promotes liver & gallbladder function, and helps to soothe digestion. When combined with a lipid such as coconut oil or pineapple and black pepper the absorption is enhanced.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is a highly nutritious food to include in your diet. Fats in Coconut Oil are medium chain triglycerides which are healthy fats with medicinal benefits. These benefits include being anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral. Also, it helps to support your body’s metabolism and fat burning power. Coconut oil is also used in oil pulling which is a great way to get the toxins out of the body and for mouth hygiene.

Black Peppercorn

Black pepper is an anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and is great for fever and is an analgesic meaning it relieves pain.

Cayenne

Cayenne is an anti-septic, digestive tonic and anti-oxidant. Cayenne also helps to accelerate the actions of other herbs and foods it is combined with so add it to your foods as a flavouring to make a healthy dish.

Himalayan Salt

Himalayan salt is an unprocessed natural salt that is great for helping to regulate the body’s PH balance making it more alkaline. It helps to balance hormones, blood sugar, supports adrenal function and is a natural anti-histamine.

Raw honey

Raw honey that is unprocessed and non-heat treated is full of amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes. The heating and processing of this destroys all of the natural enzymes & antioxidants in the honey so better to buy the fresh unprocessed one from your local bee keeper.

Thyme

Thyme is anti-septic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, astringent & expectorant. Also, thyme & garlic together can help to ward off intestinal worms.

If you find that you are needing an immune system boost to help ward off this seasons cold and flu, try adding some of these ingredients into your diet. They make a nice additive to many a dish and enhance your food. Turmeric can be drunk as a tea and so can lemon, honey and ginger. Add a touch of cayenne and thyme to your foods and don’t forget the garlic. It makes for added flavour to what you are eating and your body’s absorption abilities will increase.

There are of course many other ways to boost your immunity so if you are struggling and your food does not seem to give you the kick you need then give us a call to see how we can help. Our clinic specialises in immune disorders and can assist.

Help For Your Thyroid With Essential Oils

Your thyroid is a gland that does not get the attention it deserves. Often we only become concerned when it becomes a problem. Some of the common thyroid diseases are hypothyroidism (when it doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone) or hyperthyroidism (when it produces too much thyroid hormone). You can also get nodules, which are lumps or abnormal masses in the thyroid which can start as, or be caused by cysts, tumours or sometimes cancers in the thyroid.

Our thyroid is a large endocrine glad found in your throat area above the collar bone. It helps to get your metabolism started and helps control circulation of calcium within the body with the help of the parathyroid gland. The endocrine system of which it is part, sends hormones to targeted organs and tissues. Essential oils can be helpful as they use the same delivery system. Some specific essential oils have been known to help support certain organs and glandular function.

Symptoms

 Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, poor concentration, dry skin, constipation, always feeling cold, fluid retention, muscle and joint pain, depression and a prolonged or excessive menstrual bleeding for women. Hyperthyroidism symptoms on the other hand can include tremors, nervousness, fast heart rate, fatigue, heat intolerance, increased bowel movements, increased sweating, concentration issues and unintentional weight loss.

Essential Oils

You can use certain essential oils to help treat your thyroid issues. These oils can be used in two ways, the first can be applied directly over the location of the glands or the corresponding reflex points on the feet. The oils when used in this way need to be diluted with your choice of a carrier oil. A carrier oil is a neutral oil and the reason for this is to avoid evaporation and to help prevent skin irritations as most people have a sensitivity to the undiluted oil.

The second way to use these oils is as an aromatic. You can place 5 to 10 drops of the oils you choose into the diffuser or alternatively you can inhale the oil from the bottle or from a few drops in your cupped hands. Putting the oils onto a tissue also works well.

Essential oils that you can use include:

• Frankincense – helps support the pineal, hypothalamus and pituitary gland
• Sandalwood – supports the pineal, hypothalamus and pituitary gland
• Geranium – supportive of the hormone/glandular, and adrenal gland.
• Ylang Ylang – supportive of the hormone/glandular, and adrenal gland.
• Clove – supportive of the thyroid.
• Lemongrass – supportive of the thyroid especially when used with clove.
• Rosemary – is stimulating to the glands and brain function as well as offering support, specifically to the adrenal glands.
• Myrrh – is beneficial for overall thyroid health and immune system support.
• Basil – is supportive of the adrenal, pancreas, parathyroid, pineal, and the pituitary gland.

If you choose to use these essential oils, remember to make sure you talk to your natural therapist or Aromatherapist to help combine with modern treatment options in the best way for you.

Borderline Personality Disorder – How To Handle It

Borderline personality disorder is an illness that is often demonised, stigmatised and dramatised because people watch movies such as ‘Single White Female’ and ‘Girl Interrupted’ and get the wrong impression about the illness.

What are some of the symptoms?

Sometimes people with borderline personality disorder find themselves struggling with feelings of emptiness and don’t seem to have the same spark as others do. Sometimes they find they are struggling with opposite feelings and emotions at the same time and they know inside that it just doesn’t feel right. However it is important not to self-diagnose. A doctor or therapist can best assess if you have the disorder or if you are simply feeling overwhelmed and anxious.

Most of the symptoms for borderline personality disorder however start showing during late teens or early adulthood. There is no definite cause however it is believed that family biology or childhood trauma are key factors. Symptoms can include emotional detachment, anxiety, self-harm, fear of abandonment, paranoia and over self-analysis. These symptoms sometimes cause the person to act out in ways such as excessive drinking, risky behaviour, anger and promiscuity and little care for those they are hurting around them. The illness is often a lifelong struggle but it can be controlled.

Things you can do to progress

• Remember to talk through your issues with your loved ones and reach out if you are overwhelmed, upset, feeling isolated and alone. They are there to help you. If you are uncomfortable or your boundaries are being overstepped tell people. Put some healthy boundaries in place and you will find you are not triggered as much and can stay more in control. Communicating how you feel to others will help them recognise when they need to step back also. Sometimes people are not aware they are over-stepping your boundaries. Talking is a good way to identify behaviours that you may feel normal but don’t appear so to others.
• Make a list when feeling overwhelmed of the pros and cons of the issue. Next to the issues write what is the worst that can happen, what is the best that can come from it. Also perhaps make a list of the pros and cons about yourself. What negativities defeat you and what helps you. This can help you to look at your life more logically and help you realise if you are over reacting.
• Journaling will help you write down all the bad thoughts you are feeling, the anxiety and every emotion. This helps to release these negative emotions and thoughts. Buy a nicely covered book and simply put the date and sit down and write. Whatever comes, comes. This is your personal journal. No one need ever see or read it. Use it to air your likes, dislikes, what you hate, what makes you angry, what you love.
• Find ways to stay calm, practice yoga and meditate as it can help you identify your triggers. When you are in a calm state of mind you are open to see things more clearly and more open to broaden your perspective.
• Seek medical help from a counsellor or psychologist who can help you identify triggers or a psychiatrist who can prescribe medication to help you control your emotions. There are also a range of natural therapies which may assist in conjunction with your medical treatment. Be open to exploring them also.

These practitioners will listen and help you work through your issues. The disorder does not need to control you. You can take control back and you don’t need to live in fear of your condition. The more you understand about the disorder and your triggers the sooner you will be able to get on with living your life and doing the things that make you happy so don’t let it hold you back. Give our clinic a call to see how we can help you best.