Does OCD start in childhood? Understanding where obsessions and compulsions come from
Here’s how to uncover where your OCD stems from – according to an educational psychologist.
Lily Smith
Articles by Lily Smith
The childhood origins of anxiety and depression: understanding where your patterns began
Looking back can help you understand yourself better – and move forward.
5 subtle signs your nervous system is dysregulated – according to a psychotherapist
Waking up exhausted? Butterflies in your tummy? Shoulders up to your ears? Your nervous system might be trying to tell you something.
Snapping at your loved ones? Your nervous system might be trying to tell you something
Feeling more impatient or on edge than usual? Here’s what’s happening in your nervous system.
The rise of ‘narcissism spotting’ – are social media trends misinterpreting normal human behaviour?
‘The rise of narcissism content reflects a genuine desire to understand human behaviour – but we need to be careful not to lose nuance.’
Sophrology: the mind-body practice designed to regulate your nervous system and combat chronic stress
Struggling with stress? Try this daily method to soothe your nervous system
Pain and stiffness are not normal parts of ageing – here are 10 ways to improve your mobility, according to a physiotherapist
Don’t let pain shrink your life – here’s how to stay strong, mobile and pain-free as you age.
Am I having a midlife crisis? Why it happens and how to reconnect with yourself
Flooded with feelings of resentment, frustration and an inner longing for something new? Here’s what’s really happening.
‘Take painkillers and come back if it gets worse’: Why are midlife women being told to live with chronic pain?
Midlife women are being told chronic pain is a normal part of ageing – and that lifelong painkillers and gradual decline are inevitable. But is this really the case?
The hidden causes of midlife brain fog – and why menopause isn’t always to blame
From stress and anxiety to underlying health conditions, discover the hidden causes of midlife brain fog – and why hormonal changes during menopause are not always to blame.
