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Ever wondered about the mechanisms of how sleep really affects our minds or mental health? We’re here to explain how it works, and why sleep is truly NOT for the weak!
We know life can be hard sometimes and self-harming can seem attractive in response to the emotions or numbness we feel - but truly, there are healthier and more effective ways to cope than that.
So please, we hope you make good use of this list!
We see you - beyond your diagnosis.
Here’s what we think you bring to the table.
Dread, dread, drat! Our phones may be great for many things, but what if it cripples us in other ways?
Learn about telephobia or nomophobia - anxiety from picking up phone calls, or anxiety from separating from our phones or losing connectivity.
For some, wanting the pain to stop is the same as wanting to die.
Here’s where we try to highlight the differences, and to remind you the cold reality of death.
We couldn’t possibly give you 10 songs about feeling alone or wanting to not be alive, and not give you another 10 songs with messages about fighting these feelings. From a variety of genres, we hope you enjoy our curated list!
You’ve probably seen this covered on many other blogs, but you’re hearing this from us. The signs of a “real” narcissist - here are 10 of them, especially if you’re suspecting a partner to be one.
“Grief and love are forever intertwined. Grief is the terrible reminder of the depths of our love and, like love, grief is non-negotiable.” - Nick Cave
Feelings of helplessness is prevalent when it comes to trying to comfort someone in grief. From our psychologists, here are things to say (and not to) when someone you know is in grief.
A trusted friend makes a world of a difference in our lives. But trying to be that friend? Not as easy as it sounds. Here are 10 things to say to a friend who might be struggling with their mental health.
Your relationship with oneself involves self-care, self-acceptance, and self-awareness, among other aspects of your life. It impacts your emotional and mental health, as well as your relationship with others around you.
If you find that you are starting to dread going to work, getting overwhelmed, or are hatching an escape plan in the immediate future – you might be experiencing burnout.
Life can be demanding. At times, so much so that it significantly overwhelms our ability we cope and manage. When this happens, we may feel heavy with emotions, as though we are barely hanging on by a thread. This experience physical and mental exhaustion can takes a great toll on us.
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