Have you ever had a day when everything seemed perfectly fine, yet you still couldn't relax? Your work is done. The house is quiet. Nobody is asking anything of you. You finally have the time you have been looking forward to all week. But instead of feeling relieved, you feel restless. You check your phone. You think about tomorrow. You wonder whether you have forgotten something important. Perhaps you find yourself becoming irritated by little things that normally wouldn't b

You wake up, get dressed, go to work, reply to messages, meet deadlines and do everything you are supposed to do. From the outside, your life looks relatively put together. You are responsible, dependable and perhaps even successful. People describe you as hardworking, organised or someone who always seems to have everything under control. But inside, it is a different story. Your mind rarely stops. You replay conversations long after they have ended. You worry about disappoi

Living with depression or anxiety can feel like holding your breath in a crowded room. You get up, smile when needed, carry out your responsibilities, and keep moving. But it does not go away. There is a weight that lingers under your thoughts, inside your chest, and across your relationships. It is not always dramatic. Sometimes, it is a steady blur or a tiredness that stays, no matter how much you rest. Most people try to figure it out alone. It may feel uncomfortable to as

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Anxiety in social situations is common for many people. It often feels like a whirlwind of nerves and worry that strikes just before...

Anxiety in the workplace is an issue many people face but often avoid discussing. It can manifest in various ways, impacting both...

Understanding how to manage Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can make a significant difference in one's quality of life. GAD is a...

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach that is steadily gaining attention. Originally...

Feeling anxious is a common experience for many people. Whether it’s caused by work, relationships, or daily stress, anxiety can affect...

Harmonising the body and mind is essential for overall well-being. One powerful way to achieve this is through polyvagal practices....

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Hypervigilance, a state of heightened alertness and increased sensitivity to one's surroundings can result in individuals finding...

Tonic immobility and dissociation are two complex psychological phenomena that can occur in response to an overwhelming or threatening...

Anxiety is a complex and multifaceted emotion that can manifest in a variety of ways, often impacting an individual's mental health,...

Anxiety and depression, two of the most prevalent mental health challenges faced by individuals today, often go hand in hand and can...

“Show us a technique,” my martial arts Sensei said. I froze. (I felt I should not have, given how long I have been training). “Don’t...

In the vernacular of therapy, self-sabotaging means not choosing yourself, or not prioritising your own betterment. In this article, I'll...

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“Our mind is not our friend,” half-joked my partner-in-crime one day when we discussed our case study. Our primitive brain is a...