“I felt the room suffocating me, my heart was racing so fast I thought I would die, I was sure it would be a disaster, I had to leave…”
The above scenario is something we would be familiar with … Read more
4 Tips to energize your romantic relationship
Go back to the first time you realised that the person you were with might actually be The One. The feeling of being in love with someone was something that energized you. It made you feel desired and pushed you … Read more
Do I suffer from OCD?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health problem typically characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsions. It is a common condition that can affect men, women as well as children. Symptoms can start at around puberty, but are more likely … Read more
Are intercultural couples unhappy? 4 stages of optimal relationship forming
Did you know that intercultural couples are on the rise? The reason for this is globalisation and increased mobility of people around the world. Therefore, more and more individuals who come from different cultures, ethnicities or races are dating or … Read more
I’m having trouble accepting that I’m gay
Nowadays we live in a world where times have progressed and mentalities have started to change. This means that people are becoming more accepting. However, some still find it difficult to accept and reveal their identity and sexuality. Some might … Read more
I Just Can’t Stop Watching Pornhub
Before delving into the subject, I wanted to open this blog by mentioning life’s hardships. Regularly, we are faced by the stresses that are brought about by work, marriage, family, and finances. Death of loved ones and terminal illnesses can … Read more
I am feeling overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed is more common than you might think. There can be many different triggers; it may be an upcoming important exam, additional workload or relationship problems with friends, family or a partner. Sometimes, though, nothing has changed but it … Read more
How does stress affect my sexual life?
A person can experience stress when the demands expected from them and their resources do not match. With heavy responsibilities you might have at school, work, and/or at home, stress can be inevitable. Stress can come in two different ways; … Read more
Men Can Have Eating Disorders Too
Eating disorders have historically been thought to greatly affect “only” women. Even when looking at the literature, less than 1% of eating disorder studies have focused on specifically men.
In fact, eating disorders were so associated with women that until … Read more
How to teach children emotional literacy skills
Why is noticing our feelings important?
From a neuroscientific perspective, when we are putting our feelings into words, this activates our prefrontal cortex (that part of our brain behind our forehead). This moderates the effect that the emotions have in … Read more