In my journey through therapy, I’ve often found myself grappling with two emotions that seem to be at odds with one another: anxiety and anger. At first glance, they may appear to be completely separate experiences, but I’ve discovered that they are more closely...
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Exploring the Link Between Anxiety and Anger
Painting Life with the Palette of Emotions: Exploring Happiness, Sadness, Anger, and Fear
As I navigate through life, I’ve come to see that emotions are like colours on a painter’s palette—each one adding depth and dimension to the canvas of my experiences. The four basic emotions—happiness, sadness, anger, and fear—are fundamental to who I am. Yet, I’ve...
Exploring the Link Between Sleep and Anger: Understanding the Connection
When I tell my therapist that I didn’t sleep, she often asks me what I am angry about. This might seem like an unusual question, but there’s a profound connection between our emotions and sleep patterns. In my experience, sleep is not just a physical act of resting;...
Eyeing up the opposition, a quick look at automated therapy
How would you feel about a computerised psychotherapy? As a glance towards the evolution of therapies, I find the comparison between digital interventions like Deprexis and traditional psychotherapy fascinating. Each has its own set of benefits, catering to different...
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Depression
As a therapist, I’ve worked with many individuals who struggle with depression. Despite its prevalence, there are still many misconceptions and lesser-known facts about this mental health condition. Here are six things you might not know about depression that could...
The Power of Self-Discovery: Exploring Wants, Needs, Desires, Thoughts, and Feelings in Psychotherapy
As a psychotherapist, I love working with people on the rewarding yet challenging journey of self-discovery. Understanding our deepest wants, needs, desires, thoughts, and feelings isn’t just a part of emotional healing—it’s essential for profound personal...
Navigating the Intersections: Understanding the Link Between ADHD, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ Experiences
I often encounter individuals who navigate complex intersections of identity and mental health challenges. One such intersection is the overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), experiences of trauma, and identifying as LGBTQ+. This blog aims to...
What is bi-erasure and what threats does it pose to bisexual people?
Bi-erasure is the tendency to ignore, remove, falsify, or re-explain evidence of bisexuality in history, academia, the media, and other primary sources. It can manifest in various ways, including the denial or dismissal of bisexuality as a legitimate sexual...
Navigating the Challenges of ADHD as an Adult
As someone living with ADHD, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with managing everyday life. ADHD is often thought of as something that affects children, but for many, it continues well into adulthood. The difficulties of staying focused, organised, and...
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