Many people have the wrong idea about therapy. They think that only people who have gone mad (or are going mad) need therapy, but that’s not true. Everyone needs therapy! A therapist can help you understand your feelings, thoughts, and actions, as well as how they affect your life. By doing so, they help you …
Finding the right therapist is like looking at a shelf full of books with an option to pick just one. You need a book, but you don’t know which one will be worth reading because, well, you’re not some magician. To tell the truth, finding the right therapist is as important as going for therapy …
A lot of people aren’t good at asking for help because they are so used to being helpers. Their favorite sentence is “I’ll figure it out on my own. I don’t want to bother anyone”. It’s called self-reliance. Unfortunately, self-reliance is sometimes equivalent to self-abandonment. Self-reliance is when you don’t see yourself asking anyone for …
Mental health is an important issue all over the world, but it can be a particularly difficult topic to address in African countries. There are many reasons for this, including cultural factors, the lack of resources available, and the stigma attached to mental illness. Some of the problems surrounding mental healthcare in Africa Despite these …
Depression affects everyone differently. While these types share some common symptoms , they also have some key differences.
“Am I depressed or am I just sad?” is one of the most popular questions people ask. Their symptoms are similar and it’s sometimes hard to differentiate between the two. This article seeks to point out the differences between sadness and depression.
Speaking in public can be daunting sometimes, even for professionals. Stage fright is normal. But, if it’s not nipped in the bud, it can ruin a presentation that hasn’t even begun. Good news: it’s possible to overcome stage fright! What exactly is stage fright? Why does it happen? How can you tell? And what can …
Anxiety is actually a very normal response to stressful events and experiencing occasional anxiety is not out of the ordinary. This type of anxiety is usually short-lived. However, when anxiety becomes larger than the event that triggered it and is beginning to interfere with your life, it could imply an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are …
During a panic attack, the strange physical reactions that are experienced are a result of your body’s response to the overwhelming fear and feelings of dread. To effectively control a panic attack, you need to identify the major catalysts or causes. Some of the common causes are 1. Chronic stress 2. Intense physical exercise 3. …
Sometimes, it’s hard to tell the difference between anxiety and a panic attack. Because of their similarities, people often use the terms interchangeably. Well, although both of them cause physical and emotional symptoms, anxiety is usually more persistent while a panic attack lasts for a short while. In this article, you’ll learn what anxiety and …
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