Portrait of Pain: Understanding the Practice of Self-Harm
Turbulent emotions can lead to destructive behaviour when we don’t have the right tools to cope. For some, this can be hurting themselves in an attempt to deal with painful
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Turbulent emotions can lead to destructive behaviour when we don’t have the right tools to cope. For some, this can be hurting themselves in an attempt to deal with painful
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
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
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
It has been a lonely year for many people, and it is easy to simply write it off as yet another effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, if you are
Just below the surface of our awareness is a steady stream of thoughts and perceptions that shape every experience we have. When this dialogue is impacted by trauma and low
Childhood emotional abuse can be subtle and nuanced, or even so routine that it seems almost normal. For adult survivors of childhood emotional abuse, knowing how the abuse has shaped
The big shifts in mood and behaviour that you experience when you have bipolar disorder can leave you feeling both mentally and physically drained. Fortunately, there are some coping techniques
We have been taught to pay attention to signs that our physical health might not be at the level it should be and take action. However, when it comes to
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