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: Selfhelp
6 Tips for Job Hunting When You Have Anxiety
It’s that time of the year: either you just graduated from school, frantically applying for internships, or just plain ready to amp up your resume…
5 Subtle Signs Someone May Be Jealous of You
According to Seth Meyers, a clinical psychologist with the L.A. County Department of Mental Health, three main reasons why people often struggle with jealousy issues…
6 Clear Signs He is in Love with You
Truthfully, it’s actually quite easy to tell when someone has fallen in love with you. But due to our tendency in human history to complicate…
6 Clear Signs She is in Love with You
When I first fell in love, it didn’t feel as exhilarating as I always imagined it. Rather, it slowly creeped up on me until my…
8 Things to Know Before Coming Out
So you’ve figured out your sexuality/gender identity. Great! It’s a very important step to take in living out the rest of your life comfortably. But…
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,…
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…
10 Psychological Theories You Can Use to Persuade People
Persuasion is an art and skill worth mastering. But like all skills, it takes practice. Changing Minds, a website run by Dave Straker, lists various…
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…
5 Self Care Tips When You Feel Broken
Life has its inevitable downs and it puts us in a dark place where dejection lives. It’s hard to pick ourselves up because each time…
6 Signs You May Be Too Hard on Yourself
Sometimes, the worst critics aren’t others, but ourselves. What do you do when there’s poison inside of you? You remove it. But it’s not so…
5 Tips to Practice Gratitude to Get Through the Day
According to Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, positive emotions wear off quickly. We respond excitedly to newness. So when new jobs become routine, romance…
101 Simple & Fun Self-Care Ideas
In our fast-paced society, we forget to practice self-care and in turn we become overwhelmed with life. Self-care doesn’t mean taking out a whole day…
6 Things You Should Know About Medication Before You Start
Taking medicine can seem intimidating, mainly because we’re afraid that it’ll take control over us. Will my body react to the side effects? How do…
6 Ways You Can Break Free from Your Trust Issues
Psychologists have reported that within the past 10 years, there has been a rise in mistrust between partners in romantic relationships. With the widespread of…
7 Tips to Set Healthy Boundaries with Others
Being nice is great when you can make someone’s day. But like all things in life, too much of one thing can be bad for…