Have you ever been in a situation where you would be enjoying a quiet moment, doing something productive, and you suddenly end up getting carried away by thoughts? And as you try to pull back from that situation, you cannot … Read more
Why FOMO became worse during the pandemic
Have you taken a look at your social media recently? Have you been seeing more photos of dinner dates, get-togethers, parties and trips to the beach? It seems like everyone is out from isolation and living their best lives, right? … Read more
Myth-Busting: Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric condition which is characterised by intense emotions, fluctuating moods, problems with relationships, an unstable sense of identity, and impulsive and self-damaging behaviours. BPD is one of the most stigmatised mental health conditions and … Read more
Myth Busting: Eating disorders
Mental health disorders which are increasingly becoming more common are Eating disorders. Although such disorders have been treated by professionals for many years, they can be challenging to understand. In fact, eating disorders are surrounded by myths and misconceptions, and … Read more
‘No Man is an Island’ – 7 Ways to Stay Connected
The quote ‘no man is an island’ by John Donne, is frequently used to show that in life, people do better when they have healthy relationships with other human beings than if they are isolated from others. Research shows that … Read more
3 tips on how to recover from emotional invalidation
Emotional invalidation occurs when our thoughts, feelings, or behaviours are either judged, dismissed, minimised, or rejected. Being told that “it could be worse”, “just let it go”, or “you shouldn’t feel that way” are all examples of emotionally invalidating statements. … Read more
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex, long-term disorder marked by extreme fatigue or tiredness that does not improve with rest and its aetiology and prognosis are not fully understood. Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by severe and medically unexplainable fatigue … Read more
Covid and giving yourself permission to feel
Give yourself permission to feel. Yes, it might sound simple but often to not the most obvious and simple things are what we need in life. Everyone has experienced some sort of discomfort during the pandemic and when we try … Read more
Post Covid Stress Disorder: An Emerging Phenomenon
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 5.6 million deaths reported worldwide to date. Aside from the death toll, the pandemic has triggered significant emotional, physical, and economic problems around the world. The pandemic has led to diverse mental health problems … Read more
The out-of-body experience: Depersonalisation-Derealisation Disorder
Depersonalisation-derealisation disorder (DPDD) is a mental health condition characterised by persistent or recurring episodes of depersonalisation, derealisation or both. Depersonalisation is where the person has the feeling of being outside themselves and observing their actions, thoughts and feelings from a … Read more