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When life becomes difficult we can often feel like we have no control over anything. Like everything is out of reach and nothing is going our way. Feeling out of control can cause great anxiety, depression and even physical panic attacks. If we look at this objectively what can we control?

CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. It helps adjust the way you think and behave. Its the go to therapy used by the NHS. However is CBT the best therapy for you?

What is abuse? Abuse has a broad spectrum from mild to severe. We are only just recognising the impact abuse can have on a person and thanks to social media and the internet in general, its becoming more widely accepted that abuse isn’t just being physically harmed. Abuse is far more nuanced and can be psychological and emotional too. Below are some common forms of abuse:

Have you ever been told that ‘everything happens for a reason’, by someone when you are going through a tough life circumstance? This is an example of toxic positivity. Sometimes we can self impose toxic positivity to make our suffering more comfortable for others around us. Here’s why you should no longer accept this or do this.