by Sally | Sep 17, 2018 | Grief, Mental Health
Grief is a profoundly personal experience, and it’s often portrayed through the widely recognised five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages were first introduced by Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her seminal 1969... 
by Sally | Jul 9, 2018 | Addiction, Mental Health
When we speak about addiction, we tend to think of drugs and alcohol. However, many seemingly benign activities can become an addiction for some people. For some, watching porn is an activity done once in a while for fun, while others watch for hours every day alone.... 
by Sally | May 15, 2018 | Grief, Mental Health
Coping with Grief and the Impact on Relationships The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences. The shock of their passing, coupled with the finality of their death, can feel overwhelming. Mourning the death of someone close to you is a deeply... 
by Sally | May 7, 2018 | Anxiety, Mental Health
Health anxiety, often referred to as hypochondria, is a condition where a person becomes excessively worried about their health, frequently fearing they have a serious illness, despite medical reassurance to the contrary. The distress caused by health anxiety can be... 
by Sally | May 2, 2018 | Mental Health, Trauma
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is a physical illness that lasts for an extended period and usually cannot be completely cured. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple... 
by Sally | May 1, 2018 | Grief, Mental Health
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans endure. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of bereavement, we often feel like we have no control over anything. Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s perfectly...
