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mental health at christmas

Mental Health at Christmas: Fantastic tips for coping this year

December 14, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Health & Fitness

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.

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Father Christmas is better than me

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?

December 4, 2021 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

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

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My wife says I have a snoring problem and is threatening to kick me out of bed. What should I do?

February 18, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

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.

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I’ve been learning the guitar and now dream of being a rock star. Am I too old to rock n’roll?

January 17, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

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

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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?

January 9, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

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?

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I was caught on social media doing something silly. How do I stop it destroying my career?

December 5, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

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?

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I love online gaming. My wife thinks it’s dangerous, pathetic, and I should stop. What should I do?

November 15, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I like playing on the Xbox. FIFA mainly. However my wife thinks I’m too old to be playing silly games. Should I stop?

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Male grooming

The dangerous minefield that is middle aged male grooming

November 14, 2019 marvinmidlife Midlife Issues

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

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I’m completely exhausted at work following some nights out. Can I go off sick?

November 13, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

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?

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Shockingly a work colleague called me a “dick”. How do I make them realise the hurt this office insult caused?

November 12, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Shockingly a work colleague recently called me a dick. What can I do?

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I hate PowerPoint with a passion. What can I do?

November 12, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

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.

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Ask Marvin

I’m thinking of taking cannabis for pain relief. Is it a good idea or fantastically stupid?

November 2, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Is cannabis a good way of relieving pain?

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Should I dye my grey hair darker to make me more successful (and attractive?)

November 1, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I’m grey and old. What should I do about it?

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • Work meetings need a good room Are your work meetings a disaster? 6 things you can do to stop wasting your life.
  • Redundant when dotcom bubble bursts Devastatingly made redundant and left with just a biro and a book. How?
  • Redundancy 10 surprising redundancy facts to know if you’re leaving soon…

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks 3 to 7 (Part 6)
  • Lost sense of smell. Can surgery save it? 1 Lost sense of smell. Can surgery save it?
  • 2 years after my hip replacement Shocking 2 years after my hip replacement. Was it worth it worth the hassle?
  • is coffee good for you Is Coffee Good For You? 12 Proven Health Benefits

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • 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?
    Aunt Marvin
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    Aunt Marvin

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