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Anger is considered to be one of the five basic human emotions, along with joy, fear, sadness and disgust. According to the Oxford dictionary, anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. It is a normal human emotion, a natural reaction when you feel that something or someone has done you wrong. It…
When you spend time supporting others through their struggles, it’s easy to overlook your well-being. You might not notice how much their pain weighs on you until it affects your thoughts, emotions, and how you see the world. Secondary trauma, also called secondary traumatic stress or vicarious trauma, builds up over time. If left unaddressed,…
When we talk about trauma, we usually focus on those who experience it firsthand. But what about the people who listen, support, and care for them? Whether you’re a therapist, healthcare worker, social worker, first responder, or even a friend or family member helping a loved one through a tough time, constantly witnessing pain can…
Libido is a complex aspect of human sexual function. It is sexual desire or the drive to participate in sexual activity. Several factors contribute to one’s libido, including sex, sexual fantasies, interest, and seeking sexual activity. The influences on libido are multifactorial, and it changes with age and hormones, and fluctuates within relationships. However, if…
“When are you going to have kids?” Many of us have heard this question from our parents who wish to become grandparents or even friends of the same age who want to exchange parenting tips. But what if we don’t see ourselves having kids? Negative Pregnancy Tests have Different Perspectives Whilst for many, it feels…
Stress is an inevitable part of life, and while it helps us react to challenges, it can significantly influence our physical and emotional well-being. One area of health that often goes overlooked is how stress impacts sexual desire. Although it is commonly believed that stress decreases sexual interest, the reality is more complex. Research has…
Spending time in nature is a fundamental need for many, playing a vital role in maintaining emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. It is well-documented that time spent in natural settings can strengthen heart health, regulate sleep, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. In addition to these physical benefits, nature also significantly…
Your sexual history might not be your favourite topic to discuss with anyone. Sex and previous relationships are some of the topics people are most hesitant to talk about. However, your current relationship can benefit from it if you manage to bring it up in the right way – even if it can be awkward…
My closet had been screaming for a clean-up for years. I kept coming up with excuses not to do it, until one day I just started the project and didn’t stop until everything was tidy and organised. Procrastination is something that I come across very frequently in therapy and just like my closet re-organisation, many keep…
Attachment styles are ways of relating to others that are learned in early childhood. There are four main attachment styles described in the literature: secure, anxious-ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized. People with different attachment styles tend to have different types of interpersonal relationships. For example, people with an anxious attachment style might have a lot of…
You probably have heard about ADHD before. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder usually diagnosed in childhood rather than adulthood and often a lifelong condition that one has to live with. For so long, ADHD is mostly portrayed as a disorder that limits or hampers social and professional life as well as makes them susceptible for…
People are motivated to make the right decisions by nature. We all want good for ourselves – to be happy, healthy, safe, and loved. Regarding health, our health behavior consists of a series of everyday decisions– if we eat vegetables or settle for frozen pizza, take the stairs instead of the elevator. After making choices…