Uncover, Recover, Discover
Articles on emotional disturbance, mental health, spiritual sickness & recovery
All about anxiety
Anxiety is an unease about anything with an uncertain outcome. So this means essentially life on life’s terms… as that’s the nature of being alive. Having a little occasional anxiety is okay. It helps us to focus when there’s a potential hazard ahead. But anxiety is basically a form of fear. So having a certain…
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Seven ways to feel brilliant every day
My article for Soltalk magazine – simple things anyone can do to feel positive and energised. http://www.soltalk.com/comment/june-2021/
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Why gratitude is so vital in recovery and for wellbeing
Gratitude is essential if you want to live a happy and purposeful life – and get on in recovery. Wellbeing Coach David Hurst outlines exactly why in this video.
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Why emotional issues are bound to cause physical problems
In this era, many people seem surprised and shocked that they have physical illnesses and issues while struggling with their emotional and mental health. Our ancestors knew the two were inextricably linked, and yet in the past century that knowledge seems to have been nudged and then shoved aside. So at some time it seems…
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Recovery means to me…
Recovery means everything. It is my life since the 22nd January 2002. It means I am living my life. I am alive. It’s why it always has to go at the top. We will lose whatever we put above it anyway. It means I keep my freedom. The photos of me here are 20 years…
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Understanding behavioural addictions
Spotting when someone is drinking too much or misusing drugs is often obvious. But there’s another type of equally damaging addiction that is much harder to notice – and in some cases it’s even approved and encouraged. So what is a behavioural addiction is – and how do you spot it? When someone is drinking…
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How to get the connection back in a relationship
Whether it’s due to external stressors, communication breakdowns, or simply the passage of time, maintaining a strong connection in a relationship needs effort and dedication from both partners. It is always possible to reignite the spark and create that deep bond again. Here are some ways to help get the connection back in any relationship:…
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How to beat social anxiety
Social anxiety is something that affects people now more than it ever has. With the warmer weather and longer daylight of Springtime comes the chance to get out more. There is more going on and an increase in social invites. For most people this is a positive to their lives. But for some people, it’s…
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Understanding love and relationship addiction
Falling and being in love is one of the best things in life. But for some people, the pursuit of love can be a highly destructive addictive cycle that’s called love and relationship addiction. At its core, love and relationship addiction is less about the pursuit of genuine connection and more about an attempt to…
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