Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating and your thoughts are in an anxious jumble – you’ve just been triggered. Preparing for triggers, and having an array of techniques
Ready to turn the page on holiday angst? You’re definitely not alone – many experience increased feelings of stress, anxiety and depression during this season. Diving into a book on
You’re feeling overwhelmed by work and responsibilities at home, and recognise that you are being pushed past your ability to effectively cope. Knowing if this is a temporary state or
Popular culture has a way of quickly adopting certain terminology around mental health conditions without knowing much about them. For those with narcissistic personality disorder, the “narcissist” label is often
Some people thrive when all eyes are focused on them, but if this is followed by a deep sense of discomfort when the crowd disperses, there may be something more
The “new normal” of Covid-19 was uniquely abnormal to our regular lives, and as we begin to slowly shift back to what we used to know, it is common to
Has a major life change left you feeling empty and off-balance? Are you feeling anxious and depressed about something you thought you’d be excited about? You might be experiencing a
The development of PTSD following a traumatic event can make it difficult to move past the pain, fear, and horror of that moment, hindering one’s ability to naturally grow and
The onset of depression can spur a variety of reactions in the person feeling it, with some reaching out for comfort and support, and others withdrawing into their own personal
Like many mental health issues, the portrayal of obsessive-compulsive disorder in popular culture tends to reduce it to a punchline or a mild eccentricity. The reality of OCD is far
You have a partner who is fun, loving and smart, but is always questioning your motives and your loyalty. You are starting to wonder if they will ever trust you.
Parents aren’t perfect, and making a bad decision every now and again is an unfortunate but normal part of raising children. However, if a parent is consistently negative in their
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow
