Articles by Ian Stockbridge

26Aug

My Partner's Drinking Worries Me – How Can I Talk to Them?

Ian Stockbridge

addiction, alcohol, couples, drugs, marriage, relationships

Therapists

Addictions, including alcohol dependency, often deeply affect the partners, friends and family of the individual. Therapist Ian Stockbridge shares his 5-step plan to having a difficult conversation with your partner if their drinking is worrying you.
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28Jul

How To Tell Loved Ones About Your Issues with Alcohol

Ian Stockbridge

addiction, alcohol

Therapists

Acknowledging you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol to yourself is difficult, and then there's the difficulty of telling your loved ones – therapist Ian Stockbridge offers his advice.
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15Jun

Is Depression Killing My Sex Drive?

Ian Stockbridge

couples, depression, love, marriage, relationships, sex

Therapists

Depression affects people in different ways; for many, a loss of sex drive can be a common symptom. Changes to our libido can also, in turn, affect our relationships and sense of self, which can put further strain on our mental health, says therapist Ian Stockbridge.
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