Trigger warning: this article mentions depression and suicide. Growing up in a predominantly Asian household with strong morals and values, I have notice that there is a large stigma surrounding mental health as it has never been a priority that is taken seriously. Unfortunately, this stigmatization of mental health is nothing new, especially in Asian cultures. The mere mention …
Having insomnia, a sleeping disorder, can place one at a disadvantage due to a decrease in their regular functioning because of the lack of sleep. This can become problematic once it starts to impact your everyday life, which it 99.9% of the time does. Meditation can help with this issue. It can help with relaxation …
Trigger warning: this article discusses personality disorders. Like many mental disorders and illnesses, personality disorders are surrounded by harmful stigmas that affect individuals diagnosed with these disorders – and even individuals merely experiencing their symptoms. What are Personality Disorders? In short, personality disorders are characterized by a specific way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that is often …
Gaslighting – a form of psychological manipulation in which a person or a group covertly sows seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or group, making them question their own memory, perception, or judgement. Does this sound familiar to you? Perhaps you’ve experienced gaslighting from a partner, a friend, or even a parent? Unfortunately, gaslighting …
Shadow working is a psychological term referring to aspects of ourselves that we are unaware of – parts of ourselves that we cannot see. Many of us exceed great lengths to keep ourselves away from vulnerability and go above and beyond to protect our self-image from anything that is unfamiliar to us. Thus, it is …
Sometimes, it can be difficult for ourselves to recognize a toxic relationship, especially when we find ourselves in one. Therefore, it is essential that we define what a toxic relationship is in order to avoid putting ourselves in these circumstances because the line between healthy and unhealthy relationships can be quickly crossed and it may be …
Being lazy is automatically a trait that no one wants to be associated with, especially with the heavy weight that it comes with. Being lazy tends to mean being inefficient and irresponsible. Yet, no one questions where this particular laziness comes from. The stigma that comes with being classified as lazy is ignorant and lacking …
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Each and every one of us has experienced a form of stress at some point in our lives. From general stress to extreme anxiety, stress is an unpleasant feeling. When diagnosed with a stress- or anxiety-inducing disorder, it is important to seek professional help in order to uncover any underlying triggers and causes or symptoms …
I am sure that you might have seen numerous people on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok constantly ramble on about manifestation and even try to give you cheat codes – all in hopes that it will lead you to becoming the most successful version of yourself and get everything you ever wanted in life. In fact, …
Our personality is influenced by our experiences, our environmental surroundings, and our inherited characteristics. Every personality is unique in its own way. A personality disorder, in a related sense, is “a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems functioning, and lasts over time.” Personality disorders …