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Claire Wortley
Nov 12, 20247 min read
Do you rate yourself as 'less than' other people?
The seed of doubt was planted and because of the way our minds work, mine began looking for confirmation that I was indeed 'less than'.
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Claire Wortley
May 1, 202411 min read
Breaking an Anxiety Cycle.
“Within the cycle of anxiety, the joy of being alive is lost. Our world gets smaller and smaller.”
— Jennifer Shannon
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Claire Wortley
Jun 15, 20233 min read
Imposter?
Do you have the voice of imposter syndrome in your ear?
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Claire Wortley
Feb 11, 20232 min read
Can you accept your anxiety?
Is accepting anxiety possible?
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Claire Wortley
Jan 7, 20231 min read
The Importance of a good hug.
what do hugs mean to you?
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Claire Wortley
Nov 19, 20225 min read
Do you have all the answers?
Let me take you back about 18 years. I was only a few years into a marriage and had relocated to Buckinghamshire. My friends and family...
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Claire Wortley
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Who is Maureen?
Maureen is an older lady who has her own opinions on just about everything. She posts videos on my Tiktok account '@claires_chair' trying...
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Claire Wortley
Dec 24, 20211 min read
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all. I am well aware that for many people Christmas is not a happy time. For those of you who are sad or...
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Claire Wortley
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Tick, tock. It was just a matter of time before I joined Tiktok.
What with work and HRT I've been a tad busy but I'm never far away. Things are settling down and soon I hope to be my organised self...
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Claire Wortley
Jul 24, 20204 min read
Believe it or not.....
It's been over a month since my last blog and what a month it has been! Some days it felt like the world is the most dangerous place to...
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Claire Wortley
Apr 24, 20205 min read
Figuring it out & gaining control- or not!
The anxiety I used to struggle with was intense and crippling. Everyday I am truly grateful that this is no longer the case for me....
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Claire Wortley
Apr 10, 20204 min read
An a-choir-ed taste
Do you ever make a decision about something, take action, believing yourself to be brave enough........
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Claire Wortley
Mar 25, 20206 min read
Stressed? Worried? Anxious?
Covid-19/Coronavirus is spreading across the globe. Most of us are unable to work and are staying at home. Are your worries mounting up
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Claire Wortley
Feb 4, 20203 min read
Awareness or too aware?
Yesterday, as I drove home from seeing a friend, I realised I felt low. To break it down , I was agitated, unsettled and fed up. I...
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Claire Wortley
Dec 11, 20192 min read
Are you easily offended?
Where did we learn to be so easily offended? When did we begin to teach that to be offended meant someone had to change? When did our...
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Claire Wortley
Nov 17, 20198 min read
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome(ADS)/Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS)
Lets start here :- Types of antidepressants Antidepressants can be grouped according to how they work. The different types are: SSRIs:...
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Claire Wortley
Nov 16, 20192 min read
I've hit the wall!
Yep......reducing Mirtazapine/Remeron has been plain sailing up until now. I've sussed out that feeling unwell is almost definitely due...
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Claire Wortley
Nov 2, 20192 min read
What is wrong with me?
How often do you ask yourself that question....alot?
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Claire Wortley
Oct 26, 20195 min read
Adopted
'Yes you are adopted'. (FYI whenever I say parents I am referring to my adoptive parents❤) A Girly Gift or Reject? At the age of 6 weeks...
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Claire Wortley
Oct 20, 20194 min read
Sertraline/Zoloft and Mirtazapine/Remeron
I was on Sertraline for 18 years at varying different doses. At my worst 200mg a day. I don't recall any particular side affects as this...
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