While independence is an important and healthy trait to have, too much independence can become negative and turn into hyper-independence. Hyper-independent people find it difficult to ask for help, have a hard time trusting others, and can feel socially isolated. This blog post goes over hyper-independence and how to cope with it.
Read MoreTest anxiety is when a person feels extremely nervous when taking exams. Even though this anxiety can be distressing, there are strategies to cope and overcome exam anxiety. This blog post will go over the best practices for exam anxiety. These strategies look different for everyone, and it’s important to learn what works best for you.
Read MoreBody positivity is the practice of loving and appreciating your body despite potential perceived flaws. In relationships, body image issues can cause low self-esteem and other tensions. To support a partner, friend, or loved one who is struggling with their own body positivity, strong communication and setting a good example are always great practices. Additionally, maintaining an open mind and accepting everyone for who they are will spread inclusion and support for all people.
Read MoreThe general knowledge about personality disorders often doesn't reflect the actual lived experiences of those with personality disorders. This can lead to harmful stereotypes being perpetuated about people with certain personality disorders. This blog is aimed at helping the reader understand what a personality disorder is, what each personality disorder is defined by, and how personality disorders are diagnosed.
Read MoreAgoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where people are fearful of leaving “safe” places and have anxiety in a multitude of environments. While agoraphobia can be hard to manage, if you are struggling with this disorder, you are not alone. This blog post explores the many successful therapeutic techniques to help individuals struggling with agoraphobia.
Read MoreStruggling with infertility and undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF can be a difficult journey, not just for you but also for your partner. This blog aims to spread awareness of the physical as well as the emotional toll fertility struggles can have by discussing symptoms of emotional stress, how it can impact your relationship, and finally, healthy and positive coping mechanisms to manage your anxiety and depression.
Read MoreMost people have misconceptions about ADHD, its effect on people, and how severe it can be. This blog aims to fight these misunderstandings by listing the most common and discussing how each harms the ADHD community. Additionally, this blog describes how you can eliminate the misconceptions of yourself and the people around you.
Often, discussions around ADHD and autism will focus far more around their similarities than their differences. This can make it difficult to understand how to distinguish autism from ADHD. This blog will give an overview of both ADHD and autism – including a symptom list and the science between each – then discuss the similarities and differences of autism and ADHD.
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