Sometimes, anxiety doesn’t start in your head — it starts in your body. That tight chest, restless energy, or racing thoughts? That’s your nervous system trying to keep you safe… and occasionally choosing the worst possible time to make a spectacle of itself: like 2 a.m. The Night I Talked Myself Down (with Chamomile Tea, …
Alright, let’s talk about The Ick. That sudden, soul-shriveling moment when someone you were vibing with turns into… ew. And not because they’re objectively bad. No. Sometimes it’s just because he chewed like a cartoon character, said “yum-yums” instead of food, or… and this one still haunts me… said one single sentence that made my …
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I used to think my fear of flying was totally rational. I mean, who wouldn’t be freaked out by voluntarily entering a pressurised metal tube, hurtling through the sky at 500 mph, trusting that a stranger named “Captain Dave” had his coffee that morning? Let’s be clear: I wasn’t just scared of flying. I was …
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There is a quiet kind of grief that often goes unspoken—the grief of letting go of the life you thought you’d have. This emotional pain, often referred to as unlived life grief or future loss grief, isn’t always recognised, but it can deeply impact mental health, self-esteem, and personal growth. What Is the Grief of …
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Co-dependency in romantic relationships can be emotionally exhausting and deeply ingrained, making it difficult to recognise and break free from. When one or both partners rely excessively on each other for validation, identity, or emotional stability, the relationship can become imbalanced and unhealthy. Understanding co-dependency and taking steps toward healing can help create a more …
Trauma is a word many of us are familiar with, but when it comes to complex trauma, there is often confusion about what it means and how it differs from other forms of trauma. Complex trauma refers to the prolonged and repeated exposure to distressing events, often within the context of close relationships or environments …
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