Welcome back to #HypnOT. Session 4 focuses on understanding and improving sleep. Kim (Online Psychotherapist) explains a little about how our brains get ready for sleep, why it’s important and how we can improve it. I share some useful tips based around the principles of Sleep Hygiene to help you manage your activities and environment…Continue reading #HypnOT session 4 – Sleep
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Sleep Hygiene – Tips for getting a good nights sleep
In this modern age of late night TV and smart phones by the bed, getting a good nights sleep has become somewhat of a struggle. Throw in any kind of health problem and restful sleep becomes almost impossible. ‘Painsomnia’ (insomnia caused by pain) can cause particular problems. This post will explain the basic principles of…Continue reading Sleep Hygiene – Tips for getting a good nights sleep
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Sleep deprived ramblings -Why I use a wheelchair & Life with a variable disability
It’s not often I write about how much disability can suck. I do my very best to stay positive. I write useful posts with coping strategies. I think I do a pretty good job when it comes to living a fun and meaningful life but there are some times when I genuinely feel like my…Continue reading Sleep deprived ramblings -Why I use a wheelchair & Life with a variable disability
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Pain Management, it’s not always about pills.
Pain management is a complex and lifelong challenge for many people. The most obvious answer to the pain problem is painkillers right? Pain meds often come with some nasty side effects and can be highly addictive. I’m not saying pain killers are all bad (they aren’t) and I’m not saying everyone who uses them will…Continue reading Pain Management, it’s not always about pills.
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The Rehab Saga: Happily Ever After
This was my last day at RNOH Stanmore (last half day anyway) I was up and dressed nice and early, we all shared a breakfast and were even joined by an ex patient who was back for her 3 month review, she talked to me about her progress and I’m feeling really optimistic. Its so…Continue reading The Rehab Saga: Happily Ever After
