For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, coming out is often a long, tedious process that first starts with being honest with yourself, then slowly coming

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what exactly is asexuality

A lot has been written about the various facets that come under the umbrella of the queer community. One aspect that is less discussed is

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Different types of gender identities

Gender identity is very different from sexual identity. When we talk about gender identity, we refer to what gender you associate yourself with on the

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addiction - types, effects & treatment

Addiction, or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex condition that affects the brain and has many underlying causes. While the causes of addiction are

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the unconscious mind

It was Carl Jung, the great psychoanalyst who said “The brighter the light, the darker the shadow.” When we talk about shadows, we often associate

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How therapists heal trauma

When we talk about corrective emotional experiences, we’re referring to how your therapist would take you back to certain trauma-inducing experiences or situations which you

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Need for queer affirmative therapy

It’s June, which also happens to be Pride Month – and there’s no better way to start it off than by addressing the need for

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How To Cope With OCD

OCD, while not completely curable, can be treated. The focus area is usually reducing compulsive behaviours and helping with distressing thoughts. The key aim is

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Most Common Examples of OCD

OCD can be divided into different types based on the nature of the symptoms experienced. Some of these symptoms appear to be relatively stable over

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How OCD Affects You

What causes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Like many other mental disorders, the exact causes of OCD are not yet known. However, recent studies into those affected

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Check Your OCD Symptoms

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) The American Psychiatric Association (APA) defines Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a disorder in which individuals have obsessive thoughts, ideas, and

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Are You A Highly Sensitive Person

If you have been hearing things like  “you’re too sensitive”, “you need to get some thick skin”, “why do you take everything so personally” since

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Why You Have Trouble Sleeping

Why You Have Trouble Sleeping Have you ever stayed up late to catch up on an episode of your favourite series or catch up on

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How To Cope With Anxiety

Sometimes. anxiety can become overwhelming for the individual, making it difficult to concentrate and focus on other aspects around them. Sometimes anxiety can become severe

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Is Your Anxiety Severe

While everyone has anxiety at one point or the other in their lives, and a certain amount of anxiety is normal, anxiety disorders are characterized

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