In the first part of the blog I gave a brief introduction about Bipolar disorder and how it might be experienced by different people. In this 2nd part I shall be going into the feelings and behavior that might be … Read more
I often experience mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder? – Part 1 of 2
It is very common to experience changes in mood; this happens to everyone. However, in Bipolar disorder these changes can be very distressing and might negatively impact a person’s daily activities.
If you have Bipolar disorder there may be times … Read more
3 mistaken ideas about anxiety
Anxiety has been recorded to be one of the most common reasons why people seek therapeutic help. Anxiety can be both genetic, and also environmental (so you can be born with it, or it can develop according to the environment … Read more
Gain versus loss
Did you ever lose an object and felt very upset? This might have been because that object was a gift from someone special or because you worked very hard to afford buying it. We tend to become attached to our … Read more
The sibling relationship
In this blog, I wished to share a few reflections around the bond between brothers and sisters; the sibling relationship. Looking back at our childhood when growing up with siblings, probably many of us can remember so many memories of … Read more
The Family Mascot- The benefits of companion animals in family life
I am not saying anything new when I say that for many of us, companion animals are considered part of the family. In fact, Cohen (2002) found that over 85% of pet owners think of their companion animals as family … Read more
How to prepare for a career change
If you are going to make a career change, you need to plan things well in order for this decision to be for the better. Below you will find a few tips on how to make this important decision as … Read more
Changing Career?
Want a complete change in your career? There are various reasons why you would reach this decision. Life circumstances might lead you to have to seek alternative career paths as the present job no longer fits your life. You might … Read more
Feeling good: the puzzle of believing in your own capabilities
‘’Be yourself, everyone else is already taken’’ – the humorous words of Oscar Wilde make it sound simple, as if liking and accepting yourself could be the best (or the only) way to live your life. However, have you ever … Read more
Why do you experience burnout?
We live in the times where being busy is considered a virtue. We hear our friends and colleagues bragging about how many hours a week they work. There is constant social pressure to work harder and longer. In this situation … Read more