Pushing an Agenda

Date 8 December 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
Perhaps it’s not news that being on the receiving end of someone’s agenda doesn’t help you, or your relationships. It’s not only institutions that push agendas, individuals do it too. Pushing an Agenda For those pushing their ...
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Social v Problem Drinking

Date 6 December 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
Since I started writing for The CP Diary I made a point of writing about the things that affect me to help with my anxiety, I also write about the things that can affect others also. The world is changed, I think it important to be aware ...
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Anger Clouds Judgment

Date 3 December 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
Anger not only tarnishes character but also clouds judgment. On the other hand, a whole person will rise above and find ways to alleviate anger, if that's what they feel. Being whole doesn't mean you won't feel angry, it just ...
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Resentment and Abuse

Date 2 December 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
The more you hold resentment in your heart, the more you will hand out abuse. Abuse starts at the point resentment starts to outweigh compassion. If you find yourself dwelling on something that’s said by someone that you ...
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Our Relationship with Anxiety

Date 29 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
Anxiety is uncomfortable. It’s an undercurrent that brings about intense feelings that create panic. What matters is how you change your relationship with anxiety. Anxiety isn't something you will never have But it's not realistic ...
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Cognitive Therapy

Date 26 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
It's important to be honest about 'things'. If you struggle with mental health, say you struggle. If you've been in therapy or are currently in therapy, talk about it. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ("CBT") Cognitive ...
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Feeling Lonely

Date 23 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s not always easy to understand how you can be surrounded by people and yet we feel lonely; all you know is you're not happy. Feeling lonely is a state of mind and a mind can always be changed, but first you need to know how ...
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Family Estrangement

Date 19 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
Family estrangement is the loss of a previously existing family relationship, where emotional distancing is extensive and where there is little to no communication between individuals, for a prolonged period. Estrangement Estrangement is one of the most painful of human experiences. It isn’t always based on physical detachment. Not everyone…
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No Apology

Date 16 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
If you’ve gone through life having had things done to you without so much as an apology, then you probably need to think differently. Provide yourself with 'kindness' If it’s a one-off that becomes more acceptable than ...
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Children Living with Abuse

Date 13 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
The World Health Organisation distinguishes four types of child maltreatment, sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect and emotional and psychological abuse. The "WHO" shouldn't have to distinguish between the ...
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Communicating

Date 9 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
"Living with a Disability I Didn't Know About and Learning to Speak My Truth" We tend to ignore our tone and how we communicate with others, but we shouldn’t because how we communicate is the catalyst and key to respect ...
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Changing ourselves

Date 5 November 2018
Author Ilana Estelle
Personality traits will always be made up of facets that make up who we are, but it depends on what those facets are. For example, it’s okay for the person who is easy to talk to because that works well, but what about someone who is spiteful ...
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