CPTSD Blog
The CPTSD Diet #1
The CPTSD Diet #1: The Power of a Simple Curry When you’re living on your own, it’s easy to fall into…
Motto vs Reality: Your Mental Health Cost
Think of the military mottos that become ingrained: the Royal Marines’ ‘Per Mare, Per Terram’ (By Sea, By Land), or the…
The Untold Story of Trauma: From War Zones to Workplaces
The Untold Story of Trauma: From War Zones to Workplaces – Why Talking Matters Now Last week, (6th June) as the…
Escaping the Game: Finding Peace Beyond Perception
I’ve just returned from a remote village in Laos, where I went to visit an old friend – my karate teacher…
CPTSD: Control Your ‘Arc of Focus’
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can feel like a relentless storm, a constant barrage of triggers and emotional turbulence. It’s a…
From Blues to Balance, Unpacking the Frontline’s Weight
Its been a year!!! Thirty-three years. Three decades and then some, spent serving my country and community. From the disciplined ranks…
Take Action: Don’t Let Problems Pile Up
We all face setbacks—big and small. The other day, my dishwasher packed in. Now, in the grand scheme of things, it’s…
Are You OK?
Are you feeling stressed, tired, and unable to switch off? Struggling with CPTSD, PTSD, or Anxiety? Many people leave Hypnotherapy as…
Sun, Rain, Cold—Nature Lifts Your Mood Every Time
Yesterday, the sun warmed my back and lifted my mood as I worked by the window. Today, it’s gloomy and damp,…
Full Moon Madness to Manifesting: For the Skeptics
Full Moon Madness to Manifesting: For the Skeptics Ask any emergency service worker “what happens on night duty on a full…
Ditch the Drama: Reclaim Your Mind from Negativity
We all know life in the emergency services isn’t exactly a picnic. We see the worst of the worst, the stuff…
Managing Confusion and Frustration
Understanding and Managing Confusion and Frustration: A Mental Health Perspective for Everyone, Including CPTSD Survivors Confusion and frustration are universal emotions.…