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4 Tips For Handling Panic Attacks When You Have Kids
This article was developed via a partnership with BetterHelp. As if panic attacks weren’t frightening enough, getting one while your kids are around can be particularly distressing. But the truth is that whether you’ve experienced them since before you were a mom or they are a result of recent trauma, panic attacks don’t magically disappear after you’ve had children. Witnessing a parent in distress can be incredibly upsetting for kids, especially younger children who look to their parents when trying to understand how to interpret certain situations. But if you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know that there’s no such thing as putting it on pause to explain it…
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3 Simple Things You Can Do Today To Boost Your Motivation
The post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. Sadly, motivation is not a switch that you can just turn on whenever you need to get stuff done. Plus, being a mom is exhausting, and it’s not always the most appreciated of jobs, so it’s completely natural to feel depleted and unmotivated from time to time. And the truth is that finding motivation when you have none is not as easy as “getting up and getting dressed.” That being said, a lack of motivation is sometimes a symptom of an underlying mental health issue, like depression or anxiety. So if you are in a place where you have a hard time…
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Understanding Neuroticism + 15 Common Examples Of Neurotic Behavior
Presented by BetterHelp. What do you picture when you hear that someone is acting ‘neurotic’? The term neuroticism is often used to describe the tendency to respond to stressful situations in an overly negative or anxious way. Together with the word ‘neurosis,’ these terms have been used since the late 1700s in psychology and psychiatry to classify behavior or physical reactions that are drastic or irrational. However, neither neurosis nor neuroticism are actually recognized as official mental health disorders. What is neurosis? Neurosis, from the Greek word neuron (nerve) and the adjective -osis (abnormal condition), is a mental and emotional state characterized by anxiety, obsessive thinking, and excessive insecurity or…
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Stylish Television: The Ipcress File
In the wake of the fabulous final series of Peaky Blinders, there has been another brilliant series on terrestrial TV at 9pm on Sunday nights, one which has been unfairly overshadowed in my opinion. This series is The Ipcress File, which has its own link to Peaky Blinders in its lead actor Joe Cole, who played John Shelby in the BBC series before coming to an untimely end. The Ipcress File is based on the 1962 novel by Len Deighton that is centred around Harry Palmer, an unlikely and rather reluctant British agent taking part in activities in Berlin at the height of the Cold War. It has been filmed…
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First-Time Fathers: 5 Ways for Dad to Bond with a Newborn Baby
Becoming a dad for the first time is nothing short of amazing. Whether you have a little one on the way or are getting to know your baby girl or boy, get ready to experience so much tenderness, love and joy. We know you’re excited about your big new role. The great news is, there is a lot that dads like you can do from Day One to grow your relationship with your child. Blogger Dadwelldone has got a great study looking at dads thoughts and views on being a parent that makes an interesting read. Nursing isn’t the only way to develop a special bond with your new baby.…
