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Why Am I Overthinking After a Date?

Overthinking after a date often has less to do with what happened and more to do with uncertainty. This article explains why your mind replays conversations, how anxious thinking fuels the loop, and three practical ways...

Translation missing: en.by Hello From The Thought Co. ·Oct 5, 2026 ·8 min read

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...

Jan 23, 2024 ·5 min

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...

Jan 9, 2024 ·6 min

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...

Dec 26, 2023 ·4 min

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...

Dec 5, 2023 ·3 min

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...

Nov 28, 2023 ·6 min

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...

Nov 21, 2023 ·5 min

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...

Nov 14, 2023 ·3 min

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...

Nov 7, 2023 ·5 min

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...

Nov 2, 2023 ·3 min