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What 'Aliens In The Attic' Tells Us About Vulnerability-Emotional Suppression
In a world glorifying stoicism, emotional suppression prevails. "Aliens in the Attic" humorously reveals its dangers. Breaking free requires self-awareness and creating a safe...
The Antidote To Addiction They Don't Want You To Know - Develop a Healthy Relationship with Pleasure
We explore the challenge of breaking not-so-nurturing habits, emphasizing the impact of addictive behaviors on well-being. It delves into the brain's pleasure-pain mechanism and...
Book Review: What 'Strange Sally Diamond' Tells Us About Trauma (That No One Else Does)
‘Strange Sally Diamond’ is my first Liz Nugent novel ever. It was a good read - the book flowed effortlessly and was easy to...
A Therapist’s Guide To Surviving Watching Bigg Boss
A therapist unpacks the psychological chaos of Bigg Boss—why the show feels more like a social experiment gone rogue than harmless entertainment. From emotional...
Adult Loneliness
The Truth About Why The Festive Season Makes You Feel All Those Feelings-collective loneliness
Festivities: joy for some, but for many, "collective loneliness." City life weakens traditional connections, leaving people feeling adrift. This isolation harms mental health. Religion...
Why I Think Working With Trauma is Like Baking A Croissant - Understanding Trauma Complexity
Understanding trauma complexities is akin to mastering the intricate art of baking. Just as precision is crucial in crafting the perfect bread, trauma seeps...
acceptance
Questioning Existential Anxiety (So You Don't Question Yourself)
Ever stare in the mirror, toothbrush poised, and wonder, "What's the point?" That crushing weight of #ExistentialAnxiety, where daily tasks blur and life feels...
acceptance
#ThoughtQuo: Why Adult Friendships Require So Much Work
Childhood BFFs? College buddies? #AdultFriendships face a different reality. Responsibilities pull us apart, schedules clash, and distance grows. My "adulting" phase made me neglect...
acceptance
How I Met My Hair: Curly hair and self-love journey
My curly hair wasn't just hair, it was a battleground. Taunts like "noodles" and "bird's nest" echoed through my childhood, mirroring the societal pressure...
acceptance
#ThoughtQuo: Do I Have Internalised Fatphobia? |Moving to Body Positivity|
Tired of comments about your body? This excerpt explores body positivity. The author describes how unwanted remarks triggered shame and a negative self-image. They...
Adulting
#Opinion: I Watched Kal Ho Na Ho As A Therapist And Had A Lot Of Thoughts
As a therapist, watching Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2023 felt less nostalgic and more like a case study in toxic relationships. This piece...
burnout
The Danger of Being Just One Thing The Day I Realized Being Good at My Job Was Destroying Me
Psychologist Priyanka shares a deeply personal reflection on how being “just one thing” — a good psychologist — led her to lose herself. This...