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Listening to another is an important means to understanding their unique worldview. Often that comes with the frustration that the other is different from us, which causes disagreements that can escalate to confrontation or conflict. Learning how to converse in a way that keeps the dialogue open and friendly can be challenging at times, depending […]
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The theme for Mental Health Day 2021 is ‘Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality’. In a country as large and diverse as ours, availability of mental health support gets very difficult. It’s hard to keep fighting for change when there’s push-back on multiple fronts. There have been a lot of misconceptions […]
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Giving advice is second nature to a lot of us. We are probably dubbed our friends’ and family’s go-to therapists (disclaimer: therapists do not give advice) and we help relate to them the best ways possible. We provide a space for them to share what they are feeling, also feeling good ourselves knowing that we […]
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We have been hit with a terrible wave of infections, and this time, a lot closer to home than ever before. We all respond differently to it – fear, sadness, anger, numbness, frustration, or all of the above. A collective feeling is the sense of helplessness. We do not know what we can do to […]
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All of us have been guilty of people pleasing at some stage in our lives. While it may be easier to get out of it for some, it’s quite difficult to do when we have felt the need to appease people. This could be due to various reasons but they all contribute to feelings of […]
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Letting go usually happens as a last resort, after you have exhausted the resources you could use to see change or make a difference. It’s a difficult journey but the focus is on you and what it makes you feel. It may seem paradoxical, but letting go rather than holding on to something or someone […]
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In times where social media is the primary source of information and entertainment for a lot of individuals, it can be important to ensure that people consume content that is verified and true. Being a mental health advocate in the arena of social media is a different ball game altogether that requires further understanding of […]
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Dealing with comparisons is hard. Your way of dealing with it could be a smile through clenched teeth or a half genuine one accompanied by a sinking feeling. On one hand, you’re happy for the person who seems to be doing a lot better than you are, but on the other hand, you feel bitter […]