Although as a very small child I wasn’t shy, in fact, I think I was actually quite bold, I developed a serious, life-threatening illness…
Shyness Isn’t Sweet – It’s Distressing and Awkward! (Part 2) Read More »
Psychologists consider shyness to be a form of social anxiety, classifying it as an emotional state of being, as well as a personality trait.
Shyness Isn’t Sweet – It’s Distressing and Awkward! (Part 1) Read More »
I had always experienced extreme fatigue and exhaustion due to lifelong sleep issues, and as burnout isn’t something that happens suddenly, I can’t say for certain…
Burnout – It’s Not Just About Exhaustion… (Part 2) Read More »
If you look up “burnout” on the internet, the definition that comes up reads something like the following: “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental…
Burnout – It’s Not Just About Exhaustion… (Part 1) Read More »
For all intents and purposes, it is perhaps not surprising that I suffer from certain anxiety disorders, mainly generalised anxiety…
Anxiety Disorders – Going Through Life in Distress… (Part 2) Read More »
Anxiety disorders are described as persistent anxiety, nervousness or fear perceived in the absence of a specific threat…
Anxiety Disorders – Going Through Life in Distress… (Part 1) Read More »
Struggling to cope with life following our Mother’s death, my sister and I were sent to live with our Dad’s youngest sister…
The Emotional Pain of Childhood Betrayal… (Part 2) Read More »
Betrayal, especially childhood betrayal is a terrible thing… The level of trust, respect and expectation that we are able to place on those…
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The pain of bereavement is possibly the worst emotional pain ever. I don’t think there’s any other quite as devastating.
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A ‘breakdown’ is what doctors describe as a period of severe depression or psychosis, caused by extreme stress or overwork…
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