Depression Relapse – Take Control of Your Life!
As some of you may know I’ve battled with depression since I was child. I have persistent depressive disorder with the occasional major depressive episode.…
Category: Mental Health
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9 Tips on How to Handle Romantic Relationships with Mental Illness
Romantic relationships are always tricky. They can make you or break you, that is for sure. But what is also sure is that they are…
Is that Smile Fake?
I remember a time in my life when the only time I felt like I could breathe was in the dark. I felt relieved when…
5 Ways to Recognise Depression in Teens
Depression is a very common mental illness in teens. About 20 percent of all teens experience depression before they reach adulthood. That is a worrying…
5 Dating Tips For People With Social Anxiety
Dating can be tricky for anyone, but if you have social anxiety, it’s a whole different ball game. In any social situation people with social…
When Depression Becomes Normal
Living your whole live with depression will trick your mind into thinking that depressive symptoms are normal. It becomes engraved into your ‘self’. It becomes…
Determination is Depression’s Archenemy
I have hope, dreams, and goals, but depression slithers on my back. Whispering doubts and lies. Depression feels like a leech. It holds on tightly,…
5 Benefits of Meditation
Lately meditation has seems to have taken off, every health site going is telling people ‘you should be meditating!’. I’ve seen countless adverts for apps…
5 Dangers of Thinking Too Much
Sometimes a situation can call for deep thinking. For example, deciding whether to move in with a partner, choosing to go to university or leaving…
5 Things an Introvert Would Rather Talk About Instead of Small Talk
It’s hardly a surprise that introverts hate small talk. Socialising for introverts can be challenging, nevermind being stuck with someone talking about how unusually nice…
What Your Doodles Say About You
Doodling is a common activity people do, whether they’re kids aspiring to be artists one day or adults sitting on lunch break, indulging in a…
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender Dysphoria is a complex condition in which a person feels an inner conflict between their assigned gender, and the gender they identify with. People…
6 Weird Things Anxiety Causes You to Do
Sweaty palms, nail biting, and pacing back and forth in your room are all habits you’re probably already familiar with when you have anxiety. But…
5 Facts You Need to Know About High Functioning Anxiety
High functioning anxiety is not actually a recognised diagnosis, however many people suffering with anxiety will connect with the term. It refers to people who…
Why You Think You Are Not Good Enough AND How to Fix it
“If I asked you to name all the things you love, how long would it take to name yourself.” – Anon There is no shortage…
5 Reasons Why Introverts Enjoy Being Alone
The world gets to be too much at times that it’s hard to keep up with. If we’re not careful enough, we become defined by…
5 Things to Remember When You Want to Give Up on Life
Spring is now in full bloom, so things are looking up. At least, that’s what is to be expected, right? But for those of us…
How to Survive Parties as an Introvert
Being an introvert surrounded by extroverts is tough. It often leads to a lot of awkward questions followed by confused looks and people not even…
Is Your Chronic Pain Changing You?
If you suffer from chronic pain, whether it’s back pain, migraines or arthritis, then you know it doesn’t just place additional physical demands on your…
10 of the Most Bizarre and Shocking Psychological Disorders
When it comes to psychiatric disorders such as OCD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the majority of people are likely to be at least somewhat…
