Simply You Therapy - Supporting your well-being

06/11/2025

via Suffolk Hedgehog Hospital

🦔 Got little ones who love animals? Help them meet the UK’s most loved (and most endangered) mammal—the hedgehog!
Local educator, enthusiast, and rescuer Lynda Brignall has written two brilliant children’s books:
📘 When I Go Out at Night (£11)
📗 When I Come Out in the Day (£12)

Beautifully illustrated by Megan Last and perfect for kids and grandkids.
📦 Postage extra.
✍️ All books ordered now will be signed by Lynda herself!
📩 Order directly via page “When I Go Out at Night” or email whenigooutatnight@gmail.com

Let’s help the next generation fall in love with hedgehogs—and keep them safe for years to come 🦔💚

31/10/2025

⭐️ Feeling secure, happy and connected in our couple relationship is crucial to our emotional wellbeing. When couples come to counselling, these comforting feelings have often been replaced with pain, conflict and a sense of isolation. Couples therapy provides a safe and supportive space to think about and explore the roots of this disconnection. The aim is not to point the finger and blame, but to help both parties reconnect emotionally – to listen to their partner differently, learn to communicate more effectively and create, if appropriate, a happier and healthier relationship going forward.

30/10/2025

26/10/2025

🍁 As the clocks change and the seasons shift, many of us experience changes in our mood and energy levels. Our body and mind shifts with the seasons. As days grow shorter and temperatures drop, we might notice:

🍂 Increased appetite. More intense cravings – especially for carbohydrates and comfort foods.

🍂 Greater fatigue or sleepiness. Circadian rhythms adjust to shorter daylight hours, influencing sleep patterns, body temperature and alertness.

🍂 Changes in social patterns – less visitors, indoor instead of outdoor gatherings.

🍂 Mood changes – less motivated, less energy and lower moods.

🍂 Hormonal changes help us adapt to lower light levels and colder temperatures.

🍂 Immune responses become more active in autumn and winter, helping to protect us.

🍁 These experiences are normal and are linked to both environmental and biological changes. All of this is designed to protect us and help us adjust, but it can still feel like a challenge.

🍁 We can take steps to support our wellbeing throughout autumn and winter:

🍂 Keep a consistent sleep routine.

🍂 Adapt our diet (but aim for balanced, nourishing foods).

🍂 Move our body – gentle exercise can improve mood, even if you lack motivation.

🍂 Increase Vitamin D intake.

🍂 Stay connected – spend time with people who lift your spirits (in person or digitally).

🍂 Live seasonally – notice the changes and embrace cosy moments.

🍂 Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a form of depression linked to the changing seasons – speak to your healthcare professional.

24/10/2025

⭐️ A hoarding disorder is where someone acquires an excessive number of items and stores them in a chaotic manner, usually resulting in unmanageable amounts of clutter. This differs from collecting because the items are disorganised, often have little monetary value, and cause significant problems in daily life. Counselling for hoarding disorder focuses on the underlying emotional connections to the items, decision-making difficulties, and the emotional distress associated with letting go.

22/10/2025

⭐️ All-or-nothing thinking — also known as black-and-white thinking — is one of the most common and impactful cognitive distortions identified in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). These unhelpful thought patterns are mental shortcuts or assumptions we often make without considering all the evidence or exploring more balanced alternatives. While black-and-white thinking may sometimes feel motivating in the short term, it often leads to intense emotional reactions such as frustration, anxiety, hopelessness, and shame. For individuals struggling with perfectionism, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders, or depression, all-or-nothing thinking can become a daily mental trap that reinforces negative feelings and self-defeating behaviours.

21/10/2025

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⭐️ Autumn is a season full of lessons that we can take into our own lives. Take a moment to reflect, and think about what teachings you can take from it.

20/10/2025

⭐️ Every new beginning offers a chance to reset and refocus. Mondays, the start of a new week, month, birthdays, or even the first day of a new season can all serve as powerful reminders to reflect on our intentions and recommit to our goals.

17/10/2025

⭐️ In relationships, it's normal to experience moments where couples grow apart due to a gradual loss of connection from lack of communication, reduced shared interests, and emotional or physical intimacy. Common causes include individual changes, external pressures, and a failure to prioritize the relationship, leading to a decline in trust, empathy, and emotional closeness. Reconnecting is possible through intentional effort, open communication, shared activities, and sometimes professional help

15/10/2025

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⭐️ Morning anxiety is often caused by a natural surge in the stress hormone cortisol, a mind that anticipates future stressors, and lifestyle factors like poor sleep, caffeine, or a poor diet. To manage it, focus on a healthy sleep routine, incorporate relaxation techniques like deep breathing, manage diet and caffeine intake, and consider professional help for persistent anxiety.

14/10/2025

⭐️ On a bad day, tell yourself that it's a temporary moment, that you are capable and resilient, and that it's okay to rest. Remind yourself that you don't have to be productive, that you've overcome challenges before, and that tomorrow is a new chance.

13/10/2025

⭐️ Monday Motivation

⭐️ True change starts within. When you quiet the mind, you create space to rewrite your story and embrace new possibilities.