Summer’s Ending, and So Is Your Mood?
You know that feeling in late August when the light starts changing? Not dramatically, just… earlier. You’re driving home and it’s dimmer…
Gentle, practical reading on low mood, grief, stress and the ups and downs of the seasons, written by Mark for anyone who’s finding things harder than usual. More about counselling.
You know that feeling in late August when the light starts changing? Not dramatically, just… earlier. You’re driving home and it’s dimmer…
There’s a certain type of person who never quite gets round to asking for help. They’re busy, they’re capable, and they’ve usually…
Someone at the funeral tells you how strong you’re being. You nod, say thank you, and don’t bother explaining that you don’t…
There’s this thing that happens so gradually you barely notice it. One week you’re laughing at something stupid on TV, sleeping like…
Sometimes the hardest part of getting help isn’t making the decision to do it. It’s all the stuff around it. Booking an…
You do not always know what is wrong. That is one of the most disorienting things about struggling quietly. There is no…
Valentine’s Day being over does not remove what it brings up. If anything, the days after can feel worse, because the pressure…
Christmas in Dorchester often appears calm and comforting. Lights are up, routines change, and there is an expectation that this should be…
Life in Dorchester can look calm and settled from the outside. For many people, days are filled with work, family responsibilities, routines,…
Ever notice how your mind never seems to stop? You replay conversations, over-analyse decisions, and lie awake running through tomorrow’s to-do list.…

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