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Escaping the Algorithm: The Case for Abandoning Social Media
More and more people are considering the idea of quitting social media, not just as a digital detox but as a full rejection of the...
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Mar 274 min read
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The Skin as a Fragile Boundary: Understanding Anorexia
Anorexia Nervosa is often understood in simple terms - food restriction, body image, and control. But beneath the surface, it is also a...
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Mar 273 min read
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Why Do People Dissociate and How Can It Be Managed in Trauma Recovery?
Summary of PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that develops in response to experiencing or witnessing...
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Feb 176 min read
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Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Reactions and Impulsive Behaviours
Therapy often reveals a common pattern: individuals grapple with emotional reactions while neglecting the underlying problem,...
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Nov 28, 202411 min read
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Stop The Indecisiveness
The Perfect Choice Fallacy and Beating Worry: A Path to Clarity We’ve all been there—standing in front of a menu at a restaurant,...
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Oct 10, 20245 min read
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Stopping Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are an unsettling part of human experience—unwanted and distressing ideas that pop into our minds seemingly out of...
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Oct 9, 20244 min read
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How PTSD Is Treated in CBT: Memory Reprocessing and Reclaiming Life
Anxiety is an expert at making associations. It does this naturally and constantly—it’s one of the ways we learn about the world,...
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Oct 9, 20244 min read
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Continuity of Experience in Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and deeply challenging mental health condition. A hallmark of BPD is emotional...
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Oct 8, 20243 min read
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How exercise can help in recovery from depression – How Much, What Kind, and the Science Behind It
The Cycle of Depression Understanding depression involves recognising a cycle where we experience a loss of incentive - things do not...
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Jul 17, 20246 min read
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Unraveling the Relationship Attachment: Understanding the Thoughts and Behaviours that Perpetuate Problems
Attachment theory, a cornerstone of developmental psychology, has profoundly shaped our understanding of human relationships. At its core...
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Apr 15, 20247 min read
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"Exploring the Connection Between Uncertainty and Anxiety in Mental Health"
Research highlights how intolerance of uncertainty perpetuates anxiety. When we struggle to accept uncertainty, we engage in excessive...
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Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Not What or Why, But How: Navigating the Profound Depths of Therapeutic Process
In therapy, the crux lies not only in the words spoken but in the manner in which they are expressed. Clients may reveal, hold back, or...
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Feb 25, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Path to CBT: A Guide on Finding the Right Therapist
Embarking on the journey to find a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) therapist can be a crucial step towards enhancing your mental...
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Feb 18, 20244 min read
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Overview - Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) stands out as a popular and widely recognised form of talking therapy, dedicated to...
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Feb 18, 20243 min read
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