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Miss Mindfulness

Mental Health Coach

BA Hons Mental Health Nursing
DipHE Psychotherapy
DipHE Health Studies

Your Mental Health Matters
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24/02/2022

There are many hormone changes during menopause which can impact on a persons mental health as well as their physical health.

For some symptoms may include: anger and irritability, anxiety, forgetfulness, loss of self-esteem, loss of confidence, low mood and feelings of sadness or depression & poor concentration.

The loss of child barring ability can have a huge impact mentally on all women, but for those who have faced fertility struggles or been unable to have a child of their own it can be a very challenging, emotional change to face.

I myself experienced medically induced menopause at the age of 27, something that took a huge toll one my own mental health. I experienced feelings of guilt, loneliness, sadness and also experienced psychotic episodes from the HRT medication prescribed to me by my consultant. It was a terrifying experience for myself and the impact it had on my mental well-being was tremendous.

It’s so important for women to have a safe space or close friend or family member to be able to reach out too through their menopause experience. I am extremely thankful that I had people close to me that knew what I was going through so that they could help me get support when they noticed huge changes in my MH & behaviours.

I would love to hear your personal experiences, worries or concerns and happy to answer any questions linked to my personal journey through menopause.

Miss Mindfulness ❤️❤️

04/02/2022

Finding ways to manage anxiety is personal to each individual however here are a few things to know that might help.

CBT is a type of psychological treatment that can help you manage your anxiety by changing negative or unhelpful thoughts and behaviour.

Exercise such as swimming, cycling or walking may help to combat stress and release tension. It also encourages your brain to release serotonin, which can lift your mood.

Relaxation and breathing exercises can be helpful, and activities such as yoga or pilates can help your body and mind unwind through high levels of anxiety.

Caffeine can speed up your heart rate and prevent a good night sleep which can lead to higher levels of stress & anxiety so avoiding high caffeine drinks may aid in relieving anxiety on a day to day basis.

Alcohol is known to be a depressant but can also heighten anxiety so drinking in moderation and trying to avoid on days where your anxiety is at a higher level may be wise.

If your anxiety is at a level that allows, self reflection can be a great way to declutter your thoughts and feelings and a helpful way to pin point the contributing factors.

Support groups aren’t for everybody but if you feel up to giving them a go here are a few that may be useful:
Anxiety UK,
Mind
Rethink Mental Illness.

If all else fails the NHS website is a great place for self help & if things get too overwhelming please speak to your GP to discuss potential medication and or further support.

Love to all ❤️❤️

03/02/2022

While training in psychotherapy I was encouraged to check in with myself each morning, this is something I try to do still now in my day to day routine, and something that helps me enormously when it comes to understanding my own emotions and behaviours.

Checking in is where you take a brief break from the many urgencies we are faced with in our day, a moment of thought and reflection where you can focus on what your thinking & what your feeling in that moment, and allow acknowledgment and thought as to why you may be feeling that way, and how it could impact your behaviours and reactions throughout your day.

In this space, you can sort through your emotions, assess your physical and emotional needs, and make a plan on how to address these needs moving forward.

For me I may become aware of feelings i am completely unaware of, I may be feeling pretty positive and motivated but on checking in become aware of my body language, physical feelings such as aches, pains, tiredness, anxiety that maybe I wasn’t aware of initially on starting my day. It allows me to really think about where those feelings are coming from, is it my environment, the people around me, am I feeding these feelings from others or are they truly mine. Where have they come from, and how can I try to work through those in order to move forward and not allow them to impact the rest of my day.

Acknowledging how your feeling can really aid in a better understanding of yourself, “these feelings I’m experiencing right now could impact on how others receive me throughout the day” for example, now how can I be more mindful of this.

Why not offer yourself just two minutes of care and attention each day, we check in on friends, families and colleagues, so why not offer yourself the same kindness.

Much Love,
Miss Mindfulness ❤️

02/02/2022

It is important to know that there is always support available to you whether you have a diagnosis or not.

Whether you just need someone to talk to, have concerns about your own well-being or that of another, or are facing mental health crisis there are services available to offer support and guidance.

For many, talking to friends and family can feel like passing a burden, although sharing openly and honestly to friends and family is always recommended it’s not always possible so here are some free phone and text support options available in the UK.

If yourself or anyone you know is at serious risk of harm (has a life threatening injury or has taken an overdose) please contact 999 or attend your nearest A&E department.

As always my inbox is always open.

Miss Mindfulness ❤️

01/02/2022

Welcome.

As some of you may know I have been running a mental well-being space over on Instagram for some time and have decided to bring it over to Facebook.

This is a space for all things mental health. Depression & anxiety, su***de prevention, self help tips, medication, relationships, self harm, eating disorders, daily motivation, stress, diagnosis & much much more.

I aim to continue using this space as I did on insta to encourage positivity, self care, offer support to those in need and to educate in topics related to mental well-being.

I will be updating this page over the coming week but would appreciate all follows and shares, you never know who may benefit, so just by sharing you could be helping others more than you know.

I am always happy to help where can so if there are any specific topics you would like to see please send me a message and I will dedicate a post to that topic.

Sending Love
Miss Mindfulness ❤️

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