It is hard to quit tobacco for nicotine fans and addicts. It is tough to resist tobacco cravings after pursuing active smoking for years. There isn’t an easy remedy to give up on smoking. So, it needs mental motivation to resist a fag. The after-effects of the global pandemic, anxiety, and restlessness may be valid …
Here’s the thing: depression is an insidious invisible illness. It affects every aspect of a person’s life, from their career and health to their personality and relationships. And one of the relationships that depression affects most is friendships. Here are some typical ways in which depression impacts friendships, especially if it’s of the chronic kind. …
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It’s okay to give up on your dream if: – it’s no longer something you want. – you have realized it’s unattainable. – it’s harming your mental or physical health. – it doesn’t fit into the vision for your life. – you have a new dream to pursue. Writing and I are still distant. It’s …
I’ve been blogging since Feb 17, 2015. My first post was Do Or Regret: The Choice Is Yours I’m no longer sure if I want to continue writing about mental health, culture, and society. Or about anything at all. I’m mentally tired of everything and need plus want to rest. So I’m taking a break …
I check out her feed from time to time; She hasn’t changed, I’m not surprised. Everyone is capable of change, they say. But this girl is a shade of mean I’ve never seen. Burning hate was visible in her eyes; But beauty and followers were on her side. Those who didn’t kneel got pulverized. Bullying …
On the day you were born, a little ticking clock inside you was activated. That clock was set to stop ticking on one day: your deathday. Yes, no matter who you are or where you come from, one thing is certain: you will die someday. Nobody knows when that day will come, but it will …
My dad has literally stopped speaking to me because I don’t make enough money. He says he is ashamed of me. Well, I am ashamed of him. I have been nothing but a good son. But what matters most to him is how many zeroes are there in my paycheck. Good thing my sweet mom …
“There’s an app for that.” That’s the slogan (and subsequent trademark) of Apple Inc., coined way back in 2009. It’s 2022 and there’s an app for just about anything these days. From apps that take care of your mental health to apps that help you date — if you’ve got a problem and need a …
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Stop telling women to smile on demand. There is nothing normal or acceptable about pressurizing us to smile when we don’t feel like it. I am just as human as you, which means I will smile and scowl depending on my mood. Your whim doesn’t mean a thing to me. Anyone who does this is …
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This is a quote from the must-watch horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019): “Stories hurt, stories heal. If we repeat them often enough, they become real. They have that power. They make us who we are.” Basically, if you want to change your life, you have to change your narrative. Your …
Stories Hurt, Stories Heal: What Is The Story You Are Telling Yourself? Read More »