There are times when tiredness can't be solved by physical rest. You sleep, you slow down, but the feeling of exhaustion remains. The mind is still racing, scattered, with difficulty focussing or making simple decisions. Many people describe this state as “mental fatigue”, although they can't always explain exactly what it means. A...
Sometimes life seems to be in the right place. Things are working, the days are going well, there are no major problems in sight. Even so, a thought arises that's hard to ignore: “everything is fine in my life and yet I don't feel good”. Then comes the almost automatic attempt at internal correction: “there's no...
It's common to hear people say they have a “bad memory” when, in fact, it's their attention that's compromised. They forget names, tasks, where they left objects or what they were going to do next and quickly conclude that something isn't working properly. However, memory and attention are not the same thing,...
Throughout our lives, we are constantly called upon to choose: career paths, relationships, routines, priorities. However, for many people, the idea of choosing is accompanied by fear, guilt or the feeling that one wrong decision could jeopardise everything that follows. We often hear phrases like “if I change now, I'm...
At some point, almost everyone who starts therapy faces doubts, fears or expectations about how they “should” be or what they “should” say. The truth is simple and liberating: in therapy, everything is fine. This is not a space for performance, but for meeting - with your story, with your emotions...
It can be a frightening moment in a session when the word ‘medication’ comes up. If I'm already seeing a counsellor, why do I need medication? It's not always necessary, and ideally it wouldn't be. But in some cases, psychiatry can be an excellent ally in the therapeutic process. Psychology and psychiatry are not opposing fields, but...
Socks in the fridge? It could be a sign of something bigger. It sounds extreme, but finding objects in unlikely places can be a wake-up call. Before the socks in the fridge, it might have been the phone forgotten at work, the pan on the hob unattended or the TV remote in the kitchen. Small forgetfulness can seem harmless, but when...
We've all experienced how small habits can transform our day and even have an influence on the emotions we feel. Daily choices, such as lying on the sofa or exercising, can have a direct impact through the release of hormones such as dopamine and serotonin. These substances are associated with feelings of...
A degree in Medicine and a Masters in Management... Could this be the path of a hospital manager? Or perhaps an engineering degree followed by an MBA? Today, the options are many, the possible combinations seem endless, and the sheer number of schools and courses makes it all the more challenging. That's why the...
As we get older, it's common to experience difficulties in various areas of life. Our memory doesn't seem to be the same anymore, and small day-to-day glitches start to appear more frequently. Sometimes we forget a phone call, fail to remember an appointment with a friend or even feel overwhelmed when...
