Oftentimes, it’s not just about wanting to look good. If you’re suffering from anorexia then you might have negative thoughts which are often from unpleasant emotions and feelings such as anxiety, fear, guilt as well as helplessness. Anorexia (aka anorexia nervosa) is one of the most common eating disorders these days. Simply put, it’s a …
There is a saying, “we’re only given as much as we can handle”. But what about those times when we are challenged and feel that the weight of the world is on our shoulders? Are we paying enough attention to our daily mental health so that when we are challenged we can rise to the …
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I can’t exactly pinpoint when it all began. When I was a young child, I looked forward to flying as it meant that I had the opportunity to travel and spend time with my parents! I don’t remember thinking about the process of flying at all. It was almost as natural as riding in the …
Living in today’s society, you are bound to encounter things that will be stress-inducing either on a daily basis or occasionally. In a recent report by Regus, researchers found that Malaysians have a higher stress level at 63%. This is 10% higher than the global average stress level of 53%. That’s pretty high and most of the stress comes …
Malaysians are More Stressed than the Global Average. What About You? Read More »
I’ll be the first one to put my hands up to admit that being a clinical psychologist isn’t the most conventional of occupations, especially not here in Malaysia. Usually when I tell people what I do, there are a few responses that seem to always find a way to repeat itself. “Can you read my …
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Hello. Welcome to your first Monday of 2015. You’ve probably been dreading this since Christmas, but here it is, so you might as well embrace it with open arms. Those of us who have an office job are used to Monday blues, and experience them so badly that sometimes even our Sundays are only partially enjoyed, thanks …
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Have you ever wondered why people continue to smoke even though the risks for smoking are known by all? Why some of us insist that they’re fat or unattractive when it’s clear they are otherwise? What about how stress contributes to poor appetite or chronic back pain? These are some of the questions that drive …
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Could tapping on various points in your body pave your way to better health? That’s what Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioners believe in. According to them, there are blockages in our meridian systems leading to a disruption in our energy fields. That’s the reason we suffer from negative effects to our physical and mental health. In …
Emotional Freedom Technique: Can Tapping on Your Face Relieve Stress? Read More »
Are you happy? Many people struggle to answer that question. Everyone’s ultimate goal is to be happy, and they usually search for that elusive happiness in their own way. Some dig around for gold, believing that riches will plant a permanent smile on their faces. Others collect friendships, relishing in the constant activity of a …
How to Be Happy: 8 Science-Backed Ways to Find Happiness Read More »
I’ve been asked many times what it’s like seeing a psychologist. More often than not, I get wild fantastical ideas of what happens in the therapy room. I think we can thank those wonderful shows that we saw on TV and movies for this one, from the age old traditional client-lying-on-the-couch routine, to images of …
What a Visit to the Psychologist Looks Like: It’s Not That Scary Read More »
