Why stress wrecks your sleep rhythm Stress and poor sleep fuel each other. When your brain perceives threat—deadlines, family worries, financial pressures—it releases stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol). Those signal...
The term narcissist has become part of everyday language. It appears across social media, self-help articles, and even casual conversation. People use it to describe toxic ex-partners, difficult parents,...
Living with a chronic illness is not only a physical journey but also an emotional and social one. While the medical challenges are often well recognised, one of the...
Stress is often described as being “all in the mind,” but anyone who has struggled with prolonged anxiety, pressure, or burnout knows that the body feels it too. Muscle...
Cornwall’s stunning coastline is one of its greatest treasures — attracting residents, visitors, and artists alike. Yet for those living close to the shore, rapid coastal changes and erosion...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with past events, but in today’s digital age, it can also be shaped and aggravated by constant online exposure. Social media has...
PTSD is often spoken about in terms of its emotional and psychological impact — flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. However, research shows that trauma also leaves a deep imprint on...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is widely recognised, but there’s a lesser-known condition that can be even more complex to live with — Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). In Cornwall, therapists are...
Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, rural beauty, and vibrant communities make it one of the UK’s most desirable places to live. Yet behind the postcard-perfect image lies a growing crisis: rising...
The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and connection. Yet, as the lights come down and routines resume, many people in Cornwall and across...