There are many ways our bodies escape from stress. One way is through dissociation. Dissociation is a defense mechanism where we unconsciously push away conflicting or threatening emotions from our subconscious mind. It’s a form of compartmentalizing your feelings so that you do not have to deal wit
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With the declining mental health in 2022 reported around the world, we feel that it is important to talk about emotional wounds, and trauma. Healing from trauma is a life long process that often improves with therapy. Do you suspect that someone's mental health
Are you in an environment that is so dysfunctional they become toxic? A toxic family is one that thrives on behaviors and relationships which infiltrate negativity into every part of your life. Becoming detrimental to mental, emotional, and even physical health. Here are a few telling factors of a t
It's late posting this video, but recently in a court case, surrounding, Johnny Depp Trial and Amber Heard, there were talks and evidence of domestic violence, especially in that of Amber Heard being the abuser. Even though we are late to posting this video because of how long it takes for animation
What is pretty privilege? "Pretty privilege" refers to the societal advantage or preferential treatment that individuals perceived as physically attractive may receive based on their appearance. In this insightful discussion, we explore the concept of pretty privilege and its impact on society.
When we move to another country, we are often exposed to a culture that is different from ours. We have to go through four phases of transition: honeymoon, frustration, adaptation and integration. Some people are enthusiastic about the foreign culture for months, while others are frustrated on the f
There’s actually a lot of overlap between laziness and burnout that can make it difficult to differentiate between the two. Burnout is defined as “a negative state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress and an inability to cope with it.” To educate ourselves and bet
Unresolved trauma can lead to trust issues, low self esteem, controlling behaviours, difficulties dealing with conflicts, and loneliness when it comes to relationships and love life. Dive deep into the world of unresolved trauma and understand its profound effects on your interpersonal connections.
Do you always feel out of touch with yourself, school, work, or your passions? You may be experiencing burnout. Once you go a long time without addressing this issue, it may spiral into more issues such as depression and low self-esteem. Here are a few signs that you’re burnt out. Disclaimer: This
Do you know how common mental abuse is? According to The National Center for Biotechnology Information, 80 percent of the population has experienced some form of abusive relationship and behavior. However, despite how frequent it is, emotional abuse is still hard to spot. Unlike physical abuse, ment
Do you have a secret crush? And you can’t seem to muster up the courage to talk to them in person just yet, so you decide you want to talk to them online first. A few texts here, social media comments there and you’re good right? Well, you may need some tips to get you started. Here’s some help on h
Have you ever felt that your past experiences have negatively affected your current state of being? Your childhood plays a major role in shaping the person you become as you grow older. Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs for short, are traumatic events that occur before the age of 18. If you exp
