SEXUAL ADDICTION
Sex addiction is defined as a lack of control over sexual thoughts, urges, and impulses. While sexual impulses are natural, sex addiction only refers to behaviors that are done in excess and significantly impact one’s life in a negative way. A person with sex addiction may have a compulsive need […]
LET’S TALK ABOUT DEPRESSION
AIDS no dey show for face. The same is true for depression. Not everyone who is suffering from depression goes around looking like it. Persons with this illness may appear sound and well put together in public while secretly battling the disease. It is often difficult to own up to […]
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ABOUT TO HAVE MENTAL BREAKDOWN
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A MENTAL BREAKDOWN A mental breakdown is a period of mental illness during which intense feelings of depression, stress, or anxiety result in an inability to function in daily life. The person suffering is emotionally overwhelmed. They might feel that life is […]
MONEY PSYCHOLOGY
MONEY PSYCHOLOGY When you have been hit by the spending bug, it’s hard to turn things around. All you want to do is buy yourself something nice, right? Shopping can trigger pleasure centers in the brain and thus is a hard habit to break out of. Here’s how to make […]
WAYS TO UPLIFT A FRIEND STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION
WAYS TO UPLIFT A FRIEND STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION Depression is fairly common. Chances are, someone you know is struggling with depression. If this person is close to you, you probably want to do all you can to improve the way they feel. Though depression is far from rare, it’s still commonly […]
MYTHS ABOUT ANTIDEPRESSANTS
MYTHS ABOUT ANTIDEPRESSANTS Antidepressants are one approach to treating symptoms of major depression that have good evidence of effectiveness. Although antidepressants are among the most widely prescribed of all medications, many people considering them as a treatment option still have many fears and questions. MYTH: Medication can’t really help a […]
WHY DO PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE?
WHY DO PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE? It’s often difficult to imagine what led a friend or family member to commit suicide. There may be no warning signs, and you may wonder what clues you might have missed. Often, many factors combine to lead to a decision to commit suicide. It is […]
ANXIETY AND INTUITION ARE NOT THE SAME
I cannot stand the words “ *Get over it”* when I hear people say this. All of us are under such pressure to put our problems in the past tense. Slow down. Don’t allow others to hurry your healing. It is a process, one that may take years, occasionally, even […]
CAUSES OF S.T.R.E.S.S
Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. While it’s easy to identify major stressors such as changing jobs, moving, or going through a divorce, pinpointing the sources of chronic stress can be more complicated as it sometimes starts […]
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSUMPTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Human beings are social creatures. We need the companionship of others to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on our mental health and happiness. Being socially connected to others can ease stress, anxiety, and depression, boost self-worth, provide comfort and joy, prevent loneliness, […]