by Eloise Prinsloo | May 7, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
Many people can manage their time exceptionally well and seem to find the perfect balance of work and play. For others, this doesn’t come naturally, and it can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. What Is Time Management? Successful time management is when...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Apr 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
Stress and anxiety could affect the body in surprising ways. Stressful situations trigger a fight-or-flight response in your body. Your brain orders the body to release stress hormones. It is the body’s way to help you stay alert, focused and ready to react...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 19, 2021 | Anxiety, Mental Health
High-Functioning Anxiety goes hand in hand with perfectionists and over-thinkers, who put incredible pressure on themselves to exceed in all areas of life. Perfectionism is often an extreme attempt to control and manage the fear lurking beneath the pressure. It...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 11, 2021 | Anxiety
High-Functioning Anxiety is not a mental health diagnosis but is a severe condition that should be addressed. It is a term that refers to people who live with anxiety but manage to function reasonably well in life. In other words, their anxiety seems to drive them...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 5, 2021 | Anxiety
They seem like the go-getters, the super-parents or the accomplished career people. Still, they may be feeling a sense of sadness and a decline in joy and quality of life. People with high-functioning anxiety are skilled at keeping things going while putting on a...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 26, 2021 | Anxiety
The signs of High-Functioning Anxiety may vary from positive to negative: The Positive Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety You are successful at your work. Outwardly, you appear calm. You plan ahead for all scenarios. You have an outgoing personality (happy, tells...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 19, 2021 | Anxiety
A typical day at work can be challenging for someone with High-Functioning Anxiety. Constant worrying, an inability to focus, or the fear of failing can make it difficult to perform at your best. There are various ways to overcome these obstacles and remain a...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 12, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout
High-Functioning Anxiety affects high achievers and those who drive themselves beyond their limits. Those who experience it seem to cope well, but the internal struggle can be quite disrupting. I have struggled terribly with High-Functioning Anxiety. I looked fine on...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 3, 2021 | Mental Health Treatment
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) stimulate the brain with short, electrical stimuli that cause slight convulsions and help relieve symptoms of depression. After completing a series of ECT’s, Stephen Wellman was furious, but not for the reasons one would expect....
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 3, 2021 | Stress Management
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that are stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions. And while social distancing is necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, it can make us feel isolated and...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 2, 2021 | Suicide Prevention
During times of extreme stress, people may have thoughts of suicide. Suicide is preventable, and help is available. Asking the following questions will help you to determine if your friend or family member is in immediate danger and requires the needed help:...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 2, 2021 | COVID-19 & Mental Health
A storybook that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 is now available. The book is a collaboration of more than 50 humanitarian organisations, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 1, 2021 | Addiction, COVID-19 & Mental Health
My Story of Addiction Recovery and Beating COVID-19 Restrictions with Help from Claro Clinic & Technology. by Dean Martin Roodt Well, how do I start? Oh yes! Hello, my name is Dean, and I’m a recovering Crystal Meth Addict, and I’m just over two years...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jan 29, 2021 | Anxiety, COVID-19 & Mental Health, Depression, Mental Health, Stress Management
You may be feeling more down than usual since Covid-19 struck. You hope it will pass once things return to normal. Should you talk to someone now? Maybe you are feeling anxious about the political and economic situation. You are more irritable than usual and are not...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Aug 25, 2020 | Addiction, Mental Health
Religion and spirituality play a vital role in healing, and people experiencing mental health issues often turn to their faith leaders first. From a public health perspective, our faith leaders in the community are very often the gatekeepers when individuals and...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 7, 2020 | Anxiety
Do you have an Anxiety Disorder? If you identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, and they won’t go away, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Are you always tense, worried, or on edge? Does your anxiety interfere with your work, school,...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jul 2, 2020 | Burnout, COVID-19 & Mental Health
Dear Healthcare Professional, In the light of recent media reports on the mental health of doctors, we would like to refer to the Medical Protection Society’s (MPS) urgent appeal to all healthcare providers last week: The association urged all government and...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 18, 2020 | PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the name given to the psychological and physical problems that can sometimes follow threatening or distressing events. The events could be an actual physical threat or feelings of intense fear, hopelessness or horror. The...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Jun 17, 2020 | Addiction
To get the best addiction treatment in the Western Cape for alcohol and drug rehabilitation, choose a rehab clinic that puts your health and comfort first. Alcohol and drug addiction, like any serious illness, is a dangerous and uncomfortable condition that requires...
by Admin | Apr 21, 2020 | Addiction
For some people, it is hard to reach the realisation that they have a problem with drug addiction. You might not be aware that you have a problem, or you might have tried to quit drug abuse on your own to no avail. Some may be nervous or wary about attending a drug...
by Admin | Apr 14, 2020 | Teen Mental Health
It is easy for parents to identify the physical needs of their children, such as nutrition, sickness, warm clothes, and shelter. Not every parent knows how to address the mental health needs of their children. The emotional and mental health needs of children,...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 27, 2020 | COVID-19 & Mental Health
It is already clear that limiting social contact is the most successful way to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Still, the impact that quarantine, and isolation, in general, could have on individuals mental health is troublesome. A recent review of research on...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Mar 19, 2020 | COVID-19 & Mental Health
Your Emotions Are Normal: It is normal to feel sad, distressed, worried, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. Keep Talking: Talk to people you trust. Contact your friends and family. Staying at Home: If you are self-isolating, keep a healthy diet, sleep...
by Admin | Mar 13, 2020 | Burnout, Depression
The differences between depression and mental burnout can be difficult to see, but it is important to learn about and understand them. Many of us consider mental burnout to be similar to depression, and some aspects are the same. Still, some mental health...
by Admin | Mar 6, 2020 | Addiction
Establishing a routine is one of the most important parts of any addiction treatment in Cape Town and worldwide. When people first become sober, they can often feel overwhelmed by their new reality, and no longer have the option of turning to substance abuse as an...
by Admin | Feb 24, 2020 | Mental Health
Speaking to your partner about your mental health can seem like an intimidating prospect. Still, it is an integral part of any successful relationship. You are likely concerned that the discussion will not go as you planned it, or that your partner will respond...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2020 | Addiction
If you are considering alcohol or drug addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one, you are probably wondering what a standard day looks like at a rehabilitation clinic. You might expect it to be old and uncaring, but a rehabilitation clinic is a place of healing...
by Eloise Prinsloo | Feb 7, 2020 | Mental Health
Did you know that your self-esteem or self-worth can significantly impact your mood? It can also affect your behaviour and decisions. People with healthy self-esteem usually experience higher levels of happiness and lower levels of stress. In contrast, someone with...
by Admin | Jan 20, 2020 | Addiction
Having someone in your life that has a substance abuse problem can be difficult and emotionally taxing. It is equally as difficult for the substance abuse sufferer, as they often do not have control over their compulsion to consume alcohol. However, there are some...
by Admin | Jan 17, 2020 | Anxiety
We have all felt anxious at some stage of our lives, whether it is because of an exam or work presentation. However, for those who suffer from a mental health disorder such as social anxiety or health anxiety, these anxious feelings can be much stronger and more...
