Self care is incredibly important in order for us to centre ourselves in our hectic lives, and to feel like we’re ourselves again. Unfortunately, it can feel difficult and daunting to perform self care tasks, particularly if we see self … Read more
Having a depressed mother
According to Ann Mastergeorge, having a mother suffering from depression does not only affect the mother but also the children in diverse ways. Having experienced it herself, she explains how it affected both her daily routine by having to do … Read more
5 things you need to get rid of, if you want to be happy
Most of us are in on never-ending quest to be happy. According to a study carried out by Shabam & Akbar in 2016 we usually do not see happiness as a choice. This research study suggests that some of us … Read more
What is a phobia?
It is common for people to have fears, they are a normal response to danger and to facing the unknown. However, other people have persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable. When a person has a phobia, they experience an … Read more
TV or No TV in the Bedroom?
Everyone has their own way of relaxing. Some, enjoy watching TV to unwind after a long day at work or to kill some free time. A TV is typically found in the living room but it is also to common … Read more
Qatt smajt dwar il-fibromyalgia?
X’inhi l-fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia hija kundizzjoni li tikkawża uġiegħ speċifikament fil-muskoli u l-għadam tal-persuna. Hija wkoll kklassifikata bħala marda kronika, iġifieri li ddum għaddejjha tul ta’ snin mhux bħal meta jaqbdek riħ, tieħu l-mediċina u wara ftit jgħaddiliek. Il-… Read more
Letting Go of Perfectionism
Being perfect can be viewed as a positive quality by some people. A perfectionist will keep trying to improve what they are doing so that the final product is as perfect as can be. Although improving ourselves as persons and … Read more
Functional Depression? – Part 2 of 2
Following Part 1 of this blog on Dysthymia. Kringer (2013) states that individuals experiencing Dysthymia can be differentiated from individuals who experience non-chronic depression by the way they; think, behave and the attitudes that they present.
Kringer (2013) from … Read more
Functional Depression? – Part 1 of 2
Can one function productively in their day-to-day life and still experience depression? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition states that there is a type of depression which does not reach the criteria of a depressive disorder … Read more
Self-Care for the New Year
As we make our way into the new year, it’s common practice to evaluate the previous year and analyse how we can make the new year a more successful one. This usually comes in the form of a “new year’s … Read more