Have you ever noticed that experiencing rejection can hurt just as much as physical injury? Strange as it may seem, physical pain and the emotional sting of rejection actually have a lot in common. In this blog post, we will … Read more
The Connection Between Plant-Based Diets and Mental Health
We know that a human’s mental health impacts the physical health and quality of life – and vice versa. Surely, you have heard of the so-called body-mind-connection, giving our body the nutrients it needs to be healthy, plays a big … Read more
6 ways to kill the burnout flames
Burnout is more than simply feeling stressed or overworked at work. We feel extremely exhausted, both physically and mentally, which barely allows us to keep functioning. Thus, causing many harmful health concerns as well as reducing our professional efficacy.
The … Read more
Myth-busting – Somatic Symptom Disorders
Individuals with Somatic Symptom Disorders (SSD) are the subject of numerous myths. We frequently hear that the symptoms experienced are ‘all in their brain’. Some people might argue that SSD sufferers are overreacting to little issues. The reality is that … Read more
What are Benzos and why are they used?
Have you ever heard of Chlordiazepoxide, Flunitrazepam, Haloxazolam, Nitrazepam, or Tetrazepam? These are some names of medicine called ‘Benzos’ (short for ‘Benzodiazepines’), also known as blues/blueys, sedatives (sleeping pills), or ‘minor tranquilizers’ – this term appears to be misleading when … 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
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
How can anxiety impact my quality of life?
Anxiety is a natural human response that can be manifested in the form of worrying thoughts, feelings of dread, and physical sensations such as increased heartbeat, tension, sweating, and increased sensitivity to our surroundings. From an evolutionary perspective, anxiety had … Read more