Mental Health Does Not Discriminate
One of the most significant contributors to declining mental health is trauma. Trauma can take many forms, and its impact can be long-lasting and devastating.
The Psychological Toll of Fear: How Financial Anxiety Impacts Mental Health
What Is Fear? Fear is a powerful emotion that can significantly impact mental health, particularly for individuals facing financial uncertainty. Many people live in a state of constant worry, unsure …
Renata’s Journey: A Deep Dive into OCD and Fear
Meet Renata: A Multi-Faceted Advocate and Entrepreneur Renata, born and raised in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is a disabled entrepreneur, a dedicated caregiver to her daughter who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and …
Living with OCD The Challenges of Isolation and Unwanted Interactions
People with OCD may have heightened sensitivities to disruptions in their environment. This can manifest in various ways, including a fear of contamination, an overwhelming need for order, or difficulty managing intrusive thoughts triggered by external stimuli.
What Can Trigger OCD?
While the exact causes of OCD are complex and multifaceted, research shows that trauma can act as a significant trigger, leading to the onset or worsening of OCD symptoms. Trauma can destabilise mental well-being, causing heightened anxiety, stress, and emotional vulnerability. When these factors intersect with an individual’s predisposition for OCD, the result can be a sharp decline in mental health.
Moving On: Navigating Boundaries with an Ex Who Won’t Let Go
Reconnecting with someone from your past can evoke nostalgia and bring back memories of “the good old days.” However, if you’ve moved forward and they haven’t, this can create an uncomfortable dynamic—especially when the person reminisces inappropriately, bringing up past intimacy or making comments about how you’ve changed. Here’s how to handle such situations and maintain your mental and emotional well-being.
Connection Between Lyme Disease and OCD
Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, is widely recognized for its debilitating physical symptoms. However, its impact on mental health, particularly its potential connection to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), is an area gaining increasing attention among medical researchers and mental health professionals.
How to Overcome Intrusive Thoughts and Paranoia
Intrusive thoughts and paranoia can be distressing, often leaving individuals feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or out of control. Understanding their causes and learning strategies to manage them can significantly improve mental and physical wellbeing.
How To Suppress Bad Memories
While completely erasing bad memories isn’t possible, learning how to suppress or manage them effectively can play a significant role in healing and improving mental well-being.
Psychedelic Mushrooms: Prescription Potential, Legality, and Microdosing
The potential for psychedelic mushrooms to treat mental health disorders is becoming increasingly clear. As more research demonstrates their safety and efficacy, it is likely that psilocybin-assisted therapy will become more widely available, with doctors able to prescribe controlled doses in therapeutic settings.