The Christmas and New Year might seriously affect mental health, the pressure and expectations can be grave, which is why coping strategies are as important as ever.
Tag: personal problems in middle age
Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
Everyone loves Father Christmas. People invite him into their houses with offers of mince pies and wine, think he’s cute and in some instances sit
My wife says I have a snoring problem and is threatening to kick me out of bed. What should I do?
My wife says I have a snoring problem and is threatening to kick me out of bed. Things you can do to deal with the situation.
I’ve been learning the guitar and now dream of being a rock star. Am I too old to rock n’roll?
Being a rock star worries me. I’m just a tad over 50 and play a bit of guitar. I am thinking of putting some of
I’m fat from too many Christmas mince pies and alcohol. Should I do a dry January to improve my health or is it a waste of time?
I have eaten and drunk to excess over the Christmas period, and am now having trouble squeezing back into my suit. I need to lose a couple of pounds, and am surrounded by people talking about dry or “damp” Januaries. Should I join this sober party, or continue with my life of excess?
I was caught on social media doing something silly. How do I stop it destroying my career?
On a night out recently I ended up making a fool of myself. Unfortunately a colleague was videoing me and is now threatening to share it across social media. What can I do?
I love online gaming. My wife thinks it’s dangerous, pathetic, and I should stop. What should I do?
I like playing on the Xbox. FIFA mainly. However my wife thinks I’m too old to be playing silly games. Should I stop?
The dangerous minefield that is middle aged male grooming
Midlife male grooming used to be passing a comb through a receding hairline. Now it seems to more commonplace, but can be a midlife minefield
I’m completely exhausted at work following some nights out. Can I go off sick?
I’ve had a really tough time recently. I was out drinking and now I’m exhausted. Wouldn’t it be better for the business if I took a couple of sick days to recover?
Shockingly a work colleague called me a “dick”. How do I make them realise the hurt this office insult caused?
I hate PowerPoint with a passion. What can I do?
am rubbish at Powerpoint. My slides always have clashing colours or boxes that don’t align, and look like a ten year old has done them compared to other people’s.
I’m thinking of taking cannabis for pain relief. Is it a good idea or fantastically stupid?