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Guides & Tips, Mental health

Identifying and Preventing Burnout

???? Identifying and Preventing Burnout ???? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It can lead to feelings of detachment, cynicism, and a sense of being overwhelmed. Burnout can affect anyone, regardless of their job or lifestyle. ???? Identifying Burnout ????...

Entertainment & Media, Mental health

Severance – Trauma and Dissociative Coping Mechanisms

Severance is a captivating TV show that explores (though not explicitly) the concept of dissociation, trauma, and dissociative identity disorder (DID) commonly referred to as “multiple personality disorder”, in a unique and thought-provoking way. The show follows the story of Mark, an employee at Lumon Industries, who undergoes a procedure...

Anxiety, Depression, Mental health, Therapy

My Personal Journey With Expressing Emotions

When my mental disorders started, I found myself struggling to even name the emotions that I was feeling. It was as if my mind was a jumbled mess of feelings and thoughts that I couldn’t sort through. This made it difficult for me to communicate with others about what I...

Anxiety, Mental health, Pain & Chronic Illness

Returning to Routine After a Vacation

???? Returning to Routine After a Vacation in London: My Struggle with Pain and Anxiety ???? I recently returned from an amazing trip to London, but now that I’m back home, I’m struggling to get back into my normal routine. It’s been difficult to adjust back into my regular sleeping...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Going Back to Balance After a Vacation While Dealing With Anxiety or Pain

Going back to balance and routine after vacation can be a difficult transition for anyone, but it can be especially challenging if you’re dealing with anxiety or pain. In this article, we’ll explore some tips and strategies for easing back into your daily routine while also taking care of your...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Intrusive Guilt: Understanding and Overcoming Unwanted Feelings of Guilt

Guilt is a natural emotion that we all experience from time to time. It can serve as a helpful reminder to correct our behavior or make amends for past mistakes. However, when feelings of guilt become intrusive and overwhelming, they can interfere with our daily lives and cause significant distress....

Anxiety, Mental health

Guilt as a Personal and a Social Issue

Guilt can be such a tricky emotion to deal with, you know? It’s normal to feel it when we’ve done something wrong or hurtful, but sometimes it just lingers and starts messing with our mental health. It’s closely connected to anxiety and depression, as well as other mental health issues....

Mental health

10 benefits of openly expressing emotions

We, as humans, are incredibly intricate beings with a vast array of emotions. Yet, it’s sometimes tough to truly express these feelings. Society often pressures us to keep our emotions bottled up and maintain a stoic exterior, which can lead to emotional distress and other negative consequences. Letting our emotions...

Anxiety, Mental health

Imposter Syndrom: For Real

As I think about the topic of imposter syndrome, one thing that constantly comes to mind is self doubt. Why am I checking out articles about imposter syndrome? Do I think I’m better than I actually am? Am I looking for an excuse? Am I seeking false validation?It’s a paradox...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Mental health

10 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self When She First Started Having Panic Attacks:

If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know just how terrifying they can be. In the moment, it can feel like you’re dying, like the walls are closing in on you, and like the ground is about to swallow you whole. It’s a harrowing experience, to say the least....