Trauma

Date 19 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Trauma can be a result of something that happens that leaves us physically and emotionally traumatised, which under normal circumstances wouldn’t be seen as a problem. As a consequence of trauma, we may struggle with our emotions that can be upsetting, memories that are frightening or a sense of being…
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Tips to help us sleep

Date 17 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Sleep is such a common problem. We may think if there’s nothing on our mind, we will sleep, but issues with sleep go deeper. Our unconscious can be the very reason we don’t sleep. Also, we need to limit the amount we drink near bedtime, particularly drinks containing caffeine. Herbal…
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Help with IBS

Date 14 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Having Cerebral Palsy means we’re more susceptible to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. There isn’t a test for IBS, but if we have around four or five of the symptoms, we probably have it. Irritable Bowel ("IBS") IBS needs to be managed better around our diets. By eating the right foods we…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Date 13 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, is a disorder between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, but there may also be problems with the immune system and the gut flora. It is not known what causes IBS, but it is common for people with IBS to have gastroesophageal reflux that…
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Positive thinking

Date 8 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
If, like me, you were not encouraged to open up and talk about things as you were growing up, concerns, worries and problems will never have been discussed. That doesn’t amount to positive thinking. Perhaps our parents didn’t talk about their concerns and feelings, so we learned not to talk…
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Sleep disturbances

Date 7 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
It's easy to believe that bad sleep patterns are connected to conditions like Cerebral Palsy, but like everything connected with Cerebral Palsy, there is little or no information out there to clarify or confirm our thinking. Sleep disturbances can be a common childhood problem, but is particularly problematic in children…
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Back again

Date 4 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
My thoughts are back with me again. As I walk around Harlow Carr Gardens, I know that I am going to have to slow down so that I can complete the parameters of the garden. It’s another gentle reminder that I have Cerebral Palsy and that’s what I deal with.…
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Foods that help Depression

Date 2 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
As an add on to my Depression blogs, we know that dietary changes can help bring about changes in the structure of the brain, both physiologically and chemically. Both these changes can help improve mood and mental outlook. Nutrients in food helps the body stay well, repair and grow.  Those nutrients…
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Depression, regular exercise

Date 1 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
The last thing anyone wants to do when they’re depressed is exercise, but studies have shown that exercise if taken regularly, can be effective at increasing energy levels, reducing feelings of tiredness and taking antidepressants. Evidence suggests that physical activity, increases the amount of endorphins that can have a positive…
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Depression, taking care of yourself

Date 30 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Taking care of yourself, of your mental health, is one of the important thing you can do to help you overcome depression. It is also important to nurture yourself. This means making time to do the things that you once enjoyed, setting your own limits on what you feel you’re…
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Supportive relationships

Date 29 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Finding the right support is the key to keeping depression at bay, but when it comes to maintaining a positive perspective, dealing with depression can be difficult, for us to keep up the effort required to come through. Loneliness and feeling isolated can make depression worse, so keeping up with…
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Depression

Date 28 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
If being locked inside your heard, without drive, energy or motivation is depression, then that is what I have. Being locked away is never a conscious decision, but a coping mechanism. I just exist. Depression and Lifestyle Changes  It is possible though with help to make small changes when dealing…
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