I’ve always tried my best to live an authentic life, which is why I’ve made my own choices. Of course, at times, I’ve had to choose the practical route. But now, I’m going to actively stay away from anything that feels wrong to me. More importantly, I’m going to avoid or at least limit my …
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Narcissist is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days – and for good reason. A narcissist has the ability to destroy their victim’s life, with the damage persisting long after the victim has cut ties with them or they have moved on to another victim. In fact, thanks to increased awareness, the …
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If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the fact that we need to have solution-centric mental health conversations. Irrespective of whether you have a mental illness or not, everyone needs and deserves mental health support. An individual who is doing just that is Jordan Brown, a social worker turned mental health advocate from the …
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Rashida has depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. This unholy trifecta prevents her from having a stable job and a long-term relationship. She can’t afford therapy and needs her friends’ support. But her neurotypical friends deny her “negativity” with chants of “good vibes only”. This is a satire piece that got rejected by the …
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God, I’m on edge Why haven’t you replied to my texts? Do you think I’m a weirdo? Are you bored with me already? Or are you offended by what I said? Do you need an explanation to clear things up? Just say something, anything! Don’t leave me on ‘Read’ These blue ticks are mocking …
Entrepreneurs who are launching a startup or trying to grow a business these days are likely experiencing a bit more stress than usual. COVID-19 has been throwing a wrench into the best-laid plans for quite some time now. The pandemic is taking its toll, provoking anxiety in even the most stoic of business owners. Whether …
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Life isn’t easy. We get pulled in so many directions every single day, it’s only natural that sometimes we feel helpless, overwhelmed by our lack of control. Perfectly normal. But a lot of us suffer from something far worse on a daily basis: a niggling feeling of not being good enough. We feel we are …
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Photo by Photo Boards on Unsplash An irrational idea is one that prevents us from maintaining a state of adequate psychological balance. Through these irrational beliefs, we come to think that certain aspects of life have only one possible interpretation and, in this way, we are not able to see beyond. Irrational ideas are learned, …
Image Via Return to Wellness On a global scale, COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down. From the way we socialize to the way we work, everything has changed, and these changes are likely to be permanent. The novel virus has claimed loved ones and livelihoods, and even with a vaccine, it will be months …
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We are months deep into a pandemic and getting work done has become a lot harder than usual. Exceptions aside, the corporate world has not taken adequate measures to take care of employee mental health. And this is largely why conditions like anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression are on the rise. While it is true …
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