Ellie DalyMar 30, 20234 min readVicarious Trauma: Down in the black hole“I’m sorry to hear that”, “That sounds bad for you”, “it could have been worse at least”. When someone tells you something painful, when...
Ellie DalyMar 22, 20212 min readUterus & Mental Breakdowns: PMDDThe menstrual cycle, the gift that keeps on giving. Whether its intense cramping, jumping aboard the bloat boat, or headaches- the “time...
Ellie DalyJan 9, 20216 min readPsychological Well-being Practitioner (PWP) A New Chapter Hello Everyone! I have been writing little articles for a while now but this one is just to introduce my new role as a PWP. I will be...
Ellie DalyDec 26, 20203 min readLockdown & SleepThe coronavirus pandemic has certainly made its impact on many aspects of our lives. One area that being in isolation has changed for me...
Ellie DalySep 23, 20204 min readCombating Coronavirus & Mending our Mental Health: Exercise The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began at the end of 2019 in China and has rapidly spread globally (Cascella et al., 2020)...
Ellie DalyJun 28, 20204 min readDealing with griefWhether we want to or not, each one of us will experience loss to death at some point in our lives. People pass away but life still must...
Ellie DalyJun 4, 20207 min readAt the Borderline: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Insights, Causes & TreatmentBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that affects around 0.7%- 2% of the general population. The main...
Ellie DalyMay 24, 20204 min readObsessive Compulsive Disorder: What is it? What can we do about it? When I think of OCD, I think of constant hand washing and flicking a light switch a million times. Whilst this is a component, there is a...
Ellie DalyApr 15, 20203 min readThings I do to keep sane during lockdownWhilst we all try to deal with these extreme and unusual circumstances, I wanted to open up a bit of a discussion about our mental...
Ellie DalyMar 27, 20203 min readYour Well-being during Covid-19The coronavirus (Covid-19) requires worldwide action to be taken, this action goes against exactly what we are all normally encouraged to...
Ellie DalyMar 11, 20203 min readFood For Thought: Eating Disorder Awareness Week Last week marked ‘Eating Disorder Awareness’ week. For those unfamiliar with what an eating disorder may entail, the NHS states ‘An...
Ellie DalyJan 26, 20206 min readPhysical and Mental Strength: The Power of Exercise in Depression Recovery The value of exercise is more than skin deep. The relationship between exercise and our mental well-being is not to be underestimated....
Ellie DalyJan 10, 20202 min readPutting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First- Why Self-care is Not SelfishSelf-care means deliberately taking part in activities that promote our own well-being. Being as kind to ourselves as we would be to...
Ellie DalyJan 10, 20203 min readMental Health Myths: Misconceptions and the Facts After spending some time in the Seychelles, I have come to realize that there is a misconception surrounding people with mental health...
Ellie DalyJan 10, 20203 min readAll About AnxietyWe have all felt anxious at one time or another. Anxiety is a natural and normal feeling, like feeling happy or excited. Anxiety is...
Ellie DalyJan 10, 20203 min readIt’s Not Always the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Concerns about ChristmasPutting up your decorations, listening to Christmas songs and cooking the all-important Christmas dinner. Christmas is supposed to be a...
