Wellbeing blog

So, you’ve registered for typed therapy with ieso. First of all, making the choice to start therapy can be difficult, so take a moment to congratulate yourself for prioritising your mental health.

So, you’re starting cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and your therapist has asked you to complete a set of questionnaires. You might be wondering what role this will play in your treatment and how it will help.

We all worry about things from time to time, but what about when those worries start taking over your life? We explore signs that your mental health may be affected by a worry or negative thought spiral.

Have you noticed a change in a friend or family member’s behaviour or mindset? Maybe they’re isolating themselves, worrying more than usual or acting erratically. Here are some tips on how you can support them.

Intrusive thoughts are thoughts, images, urges or doubts that happen spontaneously and randomly. They’re often repetitive, so you may experience the same kind of thought over and over. Learn more in this blog.

In this blog, we explore the benefits and challenges of being able to access health information online, how it links to health anxiety and what you can do if you're struggling with anxious thoughts about your health

Living inside our comfort zone generally means sticking to what we know and not taking risks. The more we challenge ourselves, the more we get out of life as "growth begins at the end of your comfort zone".

Sometimes, the news can feel overwhelming, whether that’s down to disaster headlines that are designed to suck us in, or the sheer volume of information that comes our way.

High-functioning anxiety isn’t a formal diagnosis, rather it’s a way that anxiety can manifest itself. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s not a serious issue with real consequences on your mental health.

If a mental health issue is left unmanaged, it's likely the problem will get worse. Recognising a mental health condition early on means you can put steps in place before it impacts your quality of life.

Many things can make life feel uncertain, but with the cost of living crisis and so many other global challenges being a major stressor, coping with the unknowns can be especially challenging.

It's important to get treatment from a healthcare professional. If scheduling an appointment or waiting to see a doctor may trigger anxious feelings about your health, here are some tips to help take the first step.