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Ghosting to Guessing: Why We Stay in Uncertain Relationships

Ghosting, icing, and simmering are modern dating behaviors that reflect a lack of direct communication, leading to ambiguous relationships. These strategies cause emotional pain, stress, and uncertainty, undermining mental health. Clear communication and empathy are key...

Translation missing: en.by Hello From The Thought Co. ·Sep 14, 2024 ·4 min read
We Are Mislabeling Labels
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We Are Mislabeling Labels

Label as defined by the Cambridge dictionary is a word or a phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things, often in a way that is unfair....

Aug 24, 2021 ·3 min
[Men]tal Health
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[Men]tal Health

(Trigger warning: mentions abuse; suicide; substance abuse)Patriarchy is a societal system that puts men in a position of power and women in a weaker...

Aug 24, 2021 ·5 min
The New ‘Other’
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The New ‘Other’

In the last few months, we have witnessed a lot. The volunteering organisations, social media, whatsapp forwards – we all stood up for each...

Aug 24, 2021 ·5 min
Therapy & Internal Growth
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Therapy & Internal Growth

Having one too many clients allude to the movie “Dear Zindagi” insisting that I watch it, finally got me in front of the screen,...

Aug 24, 2021 ·5 min
Vicarious Trauma
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Vicarious Trauma

Vicarious trauma is defined as indirect trauma that can occur when we are exposed to difficult or disturbing images and stories second-hand. Usually seen...

Aug 23, 2021 ·6 min
Netflix Can Help
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Netflix Can Help

A pack of chips, a decadent chocolate and the inevitable and unchanging solace of Netflix. For the past 365 days this has been my...

Aug 23, 2021 ·4 min
The Gendered Burden
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The Gendered Burden

Last week the world celebrated mother’s day in honour of all the things our mothers do for us: the care, the love, the sacrifices....

Aug 23, 2021 ·5 min
Feeling Distracted?
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Feeling Distracted?

While looking at distraction today we cannot ignore looking at it through the COVID lens. We are currently living in a highly stressful environment,...

Aug 23, 2021 ·7 min
Vaccine Hesitancy
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Vaccine Hesitancy

In 2020 when the world descended into chaos with the loss of lives, jobs and freedom, we all desperately looked to the scientific community...

Aug 23, 2021 ·6 min
Eating: In Different Perspectives
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Eating: In Different Perspectives

In India, gaining weight is seen as a bad sign. I’m sure many of us have heard the sly “oh, you’ve gained weight, who...

Aug 23, 2021 ·8 min
Compassion Fatigue
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Compassion Fatigue

Compassion fatigue, in very simple terms, is an extreme amount of distress that one experiences out of constantly caring for another. Also called vicarious...

Aug 23, 2021 ·4 min
The Rational Vs. Emotional Mind
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The Rational Vs. Emotional Mind

The mind and the heart have been at war since the beginning of time. Their conflict is at the crux of human decision making....

Aug 23, 2021 ·6 min