Trigger warning: this article discusses eating disorders, weight gain, and weight loss. Eating disorders are far more complicated than often described. They are mental disorders that manifest into one’s relationship with food and body perception. They are often characterized by severe concern regarding body weight, shape, and eating habits. People who suffer from an ED …
Over the past couple of months, students have been facing disruptive changes due to the coronavirus – academically, socially, and mentally. Online schooling, though beneficial in avoiding the virus, has taken a toll on many pupils. At first, it seemed fun attending class in your pj’s, but as time passed by, many felt that their …
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We all have our fair share of bad days. That is just the certainty of life. We can go from high highs to low lows in a matter of minutes and vice versa. So, while that is the reality for a lot of us, one of the leading issues nowadays is that people assume their …
The events of 2020 showed to be nothing but out-of-the-ordinary. As people of the world, we experienced things we never thought we would ever experience in our lifetime. During times like this, especially with a pandemic, we may be accompanied with overwhelming feelings and anxiety. The truth is, even if we try to avoid it, …
Mindfulness – a way of maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. Self-soothing techniques help you stay calm and relaxed when you are feeling overwhelmed both physically and emotionally. They help you to “regulate” so that you can feel like yourself again. This can …
As the coronavirus and its subsequent effects destabilize the familiar, our psychological well-being is found most vulnerable. Even to most healthy individuals, the past couple of months have derailed the train of sanity. Goes without saying, those with pre-existing mental conditions may have it even worse. But perhaps we needed to reach the cliff’s edge. …
“To the world: You were cruel to a great extent, but I forgive,” Sarah Hegazy wrote. Depression and anxiety were interlinked mental health struggles Sarah Hegazy had gone through before she made the decision to take her own life. It all started when she went to a Mashrou’ Leila concert in Egypt and raised a …
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Racism in the Middle East is subliminal because we do not acknowledge it. We do not seem able to recognize it ourselves because it is so engraved in our culture. For example, the word “abeed” (عبيد), directly translating to ‘slaves’, is a very commonly used in the region to discriminate against Middle Eastern minority groups. …
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Perpetual fear has grown to be the symptom of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Mass anxiety over finances and personal health is natural at such times, but it’s vital to try to remain calm. The American Psychology Association states that stress, be it lasting from few days to few weeks, weakens your immune system making you more …
Mindfulness – a way of maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future by simply focusing on the moment that you’re …