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 …
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At some stage of our lives we have all felt sad, lonely and even depressed. But when these feelings become overwhelming and affects your day-to-day activities, , it may be time to get some outside help when your own efforts don’t seem to work out. Depression is the term we use to describe a state …
Have you ever thrown a fit at your boyfriend, shouted at your mom, or said something incredibly mean to your best friend just because you were caught up in a moment of anger? I know I have. When something infuriates you, it’s just very gratifying to hurl out with all you’ve got. I act out …
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My dad took his own life a few years ago, and although he was depressed and always shut away in his room, none of us saw it coming. Before the dreaded day, he had spent a couple of months at his brother’s place abroad for some rest and reflection. When he got back, he didn’t seem depressed …
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Ever ran a marathon or hiked up Mount Kinabalu? Or perhaps slaved away on a treadmill? If you’ve done physical activity of any sort, you’ll realise that the toughest part is not your limbs giving out, but rather your mind giving in. How often do you find yourself wanting to stop doing that push-up, or swimming that lap …
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We’ve all been through some form of loss. But there really is no greater loss than that of losing someone you love. Nothing is more shocking and life-altering than the moment you find out a loved one has died. What makes matters worse is when their passing was caused by a heinous act of crime, …
Losing Your Loved Ones: Dealing with the Different Stages of Grief Read More »
Everyone gets angry at one time or another. Some people deal with their anger calmly and methodically, while others lash out with steering wheel locks and overreact to small things like minor car accidents. Anger is a common emotion experienced by all humans. It’s our natural response to a threat or a challenge – provoking the impulse …
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Have you been feeling concerned because your child has been showing persistent patterns of inattention and hyperactivity? Are you wondering if it is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Initial signs of ADHD to Look Out For These are some of the initial signs of ADHD to look for, typically if your child is below 12 …
Here are 100 ways to live healthy and happy: 1. Skip the over-processed packaged foods for fresh food This means less Cornflakes and more fruit for breakfast, less chicken nuggets and more chargrilled chicken breast for dinner. 2. Read the ingredients list There are many ingredients you don’t want to eat too much of as …
What would you do if people treated you differently just because you have high blood pressure? It’s not your choice to suffer from the disorder but if people avoid you because of it, how would you feel? People dread mental illness and very few understand what it is all about. Some people think equate a …
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