Providing Light on Depression Life Resolutions Croydon understand living with depression can have a significant impact on many facets of your wellbeing, putting pressure on your emotional, physical, and mental health. Left untreated depression can affect you each day you battle the illness, potentially diminishing your quality of life and stopping you from achieving your

Pregnancy can be one of the happiest times in a woman’s life. But it can also cause problems with hormones leading to stress and anxiety. During pregnancy, it is common for women to experience a range of emotions. From low mood, anxiety to excitement. However, experiencing intense anxiety or a constant low mood can lead

Family Disputes. A family typically encounters a normal amount of conflict and fights between its members, as disagreements are a facet of the family dynamic. Usually, these conflicts are within your immediate family dissipate with the passage of time, or with effective communication, that deals with existing issues. Sadly, internal family conflicts can’t always be

What is Trauma Trauma can be characterised as the direct or indirect exposure to a negative event which leaves lasting and uncontrollable effects. The human brain is incredibly resilient, especially when forming positive and happy memories. However, unfortunately, the brain can be quite fragile when exposed to negative and painful experiences, which can result in

There’s an old saying that ensures us of the constancy of change; it’s the only thing we can be sure of throughout our lives. Change, unlike most things, is inevitable, unavoidable. But with change comes adjustment. It means coming to terms with the new situation and making the most of it, something that we may

There’s an old saying that ensures us of the constancy of change; it’s the only thing we can be sure of throughout our lives. Change, unlike most things, is inevitable, unavoidable. But with change comes adjustment. It means coming to terms with the new situation and making the most of it, something that we may

Trauma can be defined in numerous ways and is the subject of much debate. Essentially, trauma is an extremely individual experience with the effects of symptoms of trauma varying substantially from person to person. When suffering from a traumatic experience, the brain can become weakened. This potentially causes long-term implications for the individuals mental and

Depression has become one of the leading mental health problems in Australia. Depression does not discriminate. People of all ages, nationalities, genders and socio-economic statuses are facing depression as it can be both situational, hormonal or hereditary in nature. Depression affects everyone differently; two cases never look exactly the same. The symptoms and signs of

Unfortunately, children can experience the same negative emotions as adults. This can often include anxiety. Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that 6.9% of Australians aged 4-17 experienced an anxiety disorder in 2015. If you have noticed that an overwhelming amount of anxiety is affecting your child’s daily routine more than their friends or classmates, it

Perinatal depression is more than the Baby Blues. Throughout pregnancy, there are numerous physical and emotional changes that are happening within the body. In fact, experiencing low mood, anxiety and excitement is quite common. If you are experiencing pronounced anxiety or constant low mood you might be experiencing what’s known as perinatal depression or perinatal

At Life Resolutions Croydon we believe your mental health is the pillar holding up your ability to succeed… and the key to an incredible 2019. New Year’s resolutions are something of a cliché. They are filled with tasks and goals we joke about merely attempting rather than completing. We focus intensely on the outcome too,

The dawn of a new school year can be a tough time for our kids. Whether they are five years old and it’s their very first day, or the beginning of their secondary school journey, they are bound to be nervous. The real question though isn’t whether or not they are anxious, it’s whether they’re

Christmas can seem like a period of conformity, just remember it’s important to be you. At Christmas, we are overwhelmed by expectations and images of “happy” families. Here at Life Resolutions Croydon, we support your decision to just be yourself. At Christmas the expectations are set high and not meeting them induces emotional discomfort.  We

Aging is inevitable however learning to cope with the life changes that come with aging is sometimes harder than aging itself. Life Resolutions Croydon are experienced in assisting people who struggle with everyday change and changes you go through as you age. Adjustment disorder can occur when  you struggle with a life event.   Instead of

How to keep the family together! Family conflict is apart of every family as everyone has different personalities and especially when you have older and younger siblings, or a blended family is when things can start to become complicated and more conflicts arise. Not addressing small family conflicts early can lead to bigger problems, tension

Having work or a source of livelihood is important to have a means to live everyday. What we earn by working at least eight (8) hours a day can help us deal with a lot of our daily needs. However, sometimes, the stresses of work can sometimes make us feel anxious and depressed about various