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Gambling addiction, or gambling compulsion is a disorder where a person cannot control the impulse to gamble, even when they know how unhelpful and hurtful it is to themselves and to those around them. Gambling is all they think about whether they are happy or sad, angry or excited, just paid or broke. Some ways to help…
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The stages of change model was developed in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente when working with people who smoke. The stages of change are as follows: Precontemplation. This is the stage where the person does not yet acknowledge that there is a behavior that needs to be changed….
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For some people their first time in counselling can be quite daunting. The therapist will understand this and help put you at ease. You can ask some questions if you like, perhaps about the therapists qualifications and experience, or which professional body they belong to (Such as the National Counselling Society, BACP, IACP etc). They should belong to…
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There are different ways people self harm, though the most common would be a self inflicted physical injury, such as cutting or bruising in an attempt to alter a mood. There are some misconceptions around self harm. One is that it is a way of seeking attention, whereas the truth is most people who self…
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Work related stress causes huge problems both financially and emotionally through sick days and damage to relationships and our all round well being. Stress is a normal response to pressure, and most jobs require a certain amount of challenge. However when the challenges and pressure become too much for us to cope with we begin to suffer….
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It’s holiday time again. But while some are looking forward to jetting off to foreign parts what about those who panic at the thought of going away? Most people who would have travel anxiety would already be highly sensitive people and may struggle with change. If for example you are travelling abroad you may experience…
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Ever have a task to do but it seems so enormous, difficult or painful you’d rather clean the bathroom or watch a box set of a seventies TV show or nap? Here are some ideas which can help stop procrastinating. 1. Stop thinking about it and do it. Some preparation and planning can help, but…
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I often feel that at the very heart of anxiety is a feeling of being helpless or powerless. When I think of times I’ve felt anxious, I felt as if I was afraid of having no control over something really important to me. Sometimes I’m not even sure of what it is I’ve no control over. It…
Here are some things to think about regarding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). First of all I believe we all have some obsessive compulsive behaviours or traits. For example which shoe do you put on first? Are you able to look at a picture hanging crookedly without straightening it? Those who suffer with OCD are usually…
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The fear of being called wrong can be quite debilitating. In fact it can be more frightening than the realization that our life may be quite stagnant and sad and that we could be so much more. It affects our ability to make choices and decisions and is usually enforced by our various relationships and…