Natalia Cajide

Long-lasting stress shows up as fog, forgetfulness, and feeling flat. A psychologist explains what ongoing stress does to the brain, why those three tend to move together, and what helps the system settle.

Living with a long-term health condition affects more than the body. The worry and low mood that often come with it are a recognised response to a real load, not a personal failing. It looks at why physical and mental health are connected, and what can gently help.

Perimenopause is usually described through hot flushes and broken sleep. Far less often named is the quieter shift in mood, memory and sense of self, and how easily it goes unseen. A reflection on what it means to feel unlike yourself, and why being recognised is part of what helps.