Being in a close relationship or dating an addict can be very difficult, even if you’re unaware of what is going on which is common as the warning signs of drug addiction can be difficult to identify. You may also … Read more
Taking control of panic attacks – Part 2
In the first part of this blog duology, we explored what is a panic attack, what usually provokes it and some basic tips about what to do about it. In this part, we will go into different techniques that … Read more
Taking control of panic attacks. – part 1
In this first part of this blog duology, we will understand more about what panic attacks are, what causes them, and what we can do about them. In the second part, we will explore strategies that give effective help in … Read more
What is Prozac and why is it used?
Prozac is the brand name for the medication Fluoxetine. It is used to treat different mental health conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), certain eating disorders and panic disorder. The following points provide some further information about Prozac.
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Myth Buster: Bipolar Disorder
Despite being a reasonably prevalent mental condition, bipolar disorder is underrepresented. Many people think that someone with bipolar disorder is consistently either happy or sad. This might lead to people diagnosed with bipolar disorder frequently feeling unsupported and misunderstood due … Read more
How to learn to be alone
Coming out of a global pandemic, just recently many people were spending a lot of time alone – during lockdown, in quarantine, … We are speaking about imposed alone time here. When actually choosing to be alone, there can be … Read more
Why You Should Keep Taking Your Meds
Taking your medication as directed in terms of dose, timing, manner, and frequency is the aspect of adhering to your medication regimen. This is a crucial aspect of taking medication and simply put, failing to take them as directed by … Read more
Worried about binge-eating?
Many people tend to eat a lot from time to time. Recently, health care professionals and researchers have acknowledged that binge-eating can be an eating disorder. The big difference of the binge eating disorder, in comparison with the widely … Read more
How do I support a depressed partner?
Supporting a depressed partner can take a significant toll on relationships and cause loved ones to feel helpless, confused, frustrated, or fearful. Depression is a serious mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide each year and is characterised by … Read more
Death anxiety and how to deal with it
It is very common for people to experience some anxiety around death. However, for some people, thinking about death or dying can trigger heightened anxiety, also known as death anxiety. People may also fear separation, dealing with a loss, or … Read more