At 25 I’ve been diagnosed with IBS, with two young kids, a mortgage and a husband I’m stressed quite a lot! 2 months ago

When I’m stressed, I become introverted. There are so many instances where talking to someone would have helped. I feel that as soon as I do this, I’m starting to tackle the problem. And especially at work, my managers are more forgiving if they are taken on my journey than if they are kept in the dark and I eventually fail to deliver. Often, people present solutions I have never thought of. A problem shared is a problem halved. 17 months ago

Lately I’ve noticed little things that make me stressed or anxious. Passing people in the street, or driving past cars at junctions, or checking my calendar for meetings, my level of anxiety rises – something I’ve never noticed, but now that I do, I know it was always there. So I’m practicing managing my emotions with the small things; hopefully this will give me a better sense of wellbeing and energy to tackle the bigger things. 17 months ago