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Almost half of menopausal women are “depressed”

One in four women find it difficult to cope during the menopause, with almost half (43%) feeling depressed, and about a third (36%) experiencing anxiety, according to recent research as reported in The Scotsman.  As the article states,  the menopause … Continue reading →

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The O and the C of OCD

OCD has become a bit of a joke – in that it’s common for people to state flippantly that they’re “a bit OCD” about something – when what they really  mean is that they like things to be neat and … Continue reading →

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Making a difference – how volunteering helps me

This week I heard someone giving a presentation about their volunteering role with a disabled and disadvantaged children’s charity.  The passion with which she spoke about the work and how much it gives to her made me think about my … Continue reading →

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