We all know how important it is to maintain our mental health - especially in the last few years.
Mental health is about how we perceive the world - how we think, act and feel. It's about our psychological, social and emotional well-being.
Do you ever feel like you just can’t catch your breath? Like everything is moving too quickly, and it’s like your brain can’t even keep up? On top of this, it’s like everything is ultra-scary right now. Whenever I open my phone, I’m basically blasted with all the negative things that happened in the world […]
Around 133 million people in the United States struggle with at least one chronic illness, according to the National Health Council. A chronic illness is a long-term health condition that requires ongoing management and care. The most common chronic illnesses are: Heart Disease Diabetes Chronic Respiratory Diseases (e.g., COPD, asthma) Hypertension […]
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, anxiety has become a common struggle for many people. With the constant pressure to perform, meet deadlines, juggle various responsibilities, and worldwide concerns, it's no wonder that anxiety has become so prevalent in modern society! Anxiety can manifest in various ways, such as: excessive worry restlessness racing thoughts and […]
Do you ever feel like you don't deserve what you have at times? Have you heard of imposter syndrome? When you receive a compliment about a job well done, do you usually respond and say it was nothing and believe that others could’ve done it way better than you? If you’ve ever felt overrated, unable […]
If you struggle with social anxiety and fear, you need to know that you are not alone. Many people have social anxiety, ranging from mild to extreme. Some are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but plenty of people aren’t. They may not fit the criteria or choose not to reach out for professional help. Regardless […]
Toxic positivity is when you dismiss negative feelings even in situations where it is okay to grieve or mourn. It is essentially an obsession with optimism, whereby you believe that people should have a positive perspective all the time. Even though being optimistic is good, overdoing it can negatively affect your mental health. Toxic positivity […]
Traumatic bonding can be confusing, especially for the abused. One second, the person is love-bombing you; the next, they’re physically or emotionally abusive. And this can appear in multiple and even subtle ways. Interestingly, individuals who were abused in childhood are more likely to be drawn to traumatic bonding. It’s familiar to them, making it […]
Gaslighting is a major red flag in a relationship, yet it's not-always-obvious to identify. It is a form of emotional abuse in which one partner manipulates or demoralizes the other partner’s reality by forcing them to question their feelings, memories, thoughts, and experiences. A victim of gaslighting can be pushed to the point where they […]
You know all about the worry loop. You want to experience life with plenty of peace and joy, right? We all do. But many people (and I mean large masses of society) experience more anxiety and worry than feelings of peace or joy. It’s actually at epidemic proportions, really – which COVID has certainly made […]
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