{"id":350,"date":"2025-05-23T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T08:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/mood-and-adjustment\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T11:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:04:25","slug":"mood-and-adjustment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/mood-and-adjustment\/","title":{"rendered":"Mood and Adjustment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/09\/small_sailing_boat-1000x667-1.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/09\/small_sailing_boat-1000x667-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a small sailing boat in the middle of expanse of water.\" class=\"wp-image-467\" style=\"width:500px;height:334px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/09\/small_sailing_boat-1000x667-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/09\/small_sailing_boat-1000x667-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/09\/small_sailing_boat-1000x667-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/09\/small_sailing_boat-1000x667-1.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-467\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuropsychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2022\/09\/small_sailing_boat-1000x667-1-300x200.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being diagnosed and living with a neurological condition can be difficult. Coming to terms with this and adapting to changes can be hard. Some common difficulties experienced by people living with a neurological condition can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low mood or depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worry or anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frustration, irritation or anger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue or sleep problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship difficulties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can sometimes be challenging to know what you can do to make things better. Many people adapt as they learn more about their own condition and make changes to their life. However, sometimes difficulties can persist and interfere with your day-to-day life. At these times, it can be helpful to seek advice and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The neuropsychology service offers time-limited psychological therapy to support people who are experiencing difficulties with adjusting to their condition. You can be referred to our services via your GP or by other health professionals working with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>&#8220;My clinician listened to me and helped me to understand what I was thinking and feeling was normal.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>&#8220;Therapy gave me the confidence to take control. It has transformed my treatment.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and feel in crisis then please seek help immediately by contacting your GP or NHS 111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Services such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/?nation=scotland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samaritans<\/a>&nbsp;is also available 24-hours a day, while <a href=\"https:\/\/breathingspace.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breathing Space<\/a>&nbsp;is available 24-hours a day on the weekends, and from 6pm to 2am on weekdays to provide confidential emotional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub>(* Please Note: This is a central NHS Lothian Switchboard. 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