Tag: mental health
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Masculinity Crisis: Stuck in the Manosphere Shame Loop
Am I masculine enough? Strong enough? Successful enough? Desired enough? The masculinity crisis is real and affecting male mental health. Many men who feel this way start searching for answers online, wondering if something is wrong with them, their masculinity, or even their biology. For some men, these questions sit quietly in the background. For…
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Coaching for Productivity: Procrastination vs Perfectionism
Coaching for productivity is an approach I take with people who meet with me for therapy around perfectionism and procrastination. As a counsellor who specialises in working with ‘pornography addiction’, procrastination is something I hear about often. Perfectionism often comes up in my conversations with gay men who feel ‘not good enough’ despite striving for…
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Treatment for Pornography ‘Addiction’ to Recover Mental Health
Treatment for pornography ‘addiction’ is increasingly in demand. Compulsive use of harmful pornography can be destructive to your mental health, your relationships, and your sexual functioning. The Internet and smartphones have exposed an entire generation to violent, abusive pornography from an early age. Realising you have a problem with using pornography might lead you to…
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Do I Have OCD? What It Means to be Obsessed or Fixated and How to Get Help
In these unsettling pandemic times, many are questioning their mental health. OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – is a condition gaining more attention. Some people find they can’t stop thinking about an event or behaviour that is starting to disrupt their life. But what does it really mean to experience OCD and how do you…
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How to Manage Your Anxiety during Isolation under the Coronavirus Crisis
A 4-point plan of how you can better cope with Anxiety while in Isolation from Coronavirus to maintain good mental health.
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How do I Know if I have Depression, Anxiety or Mental Illness?
If you are asking this question, it’s a sign that you could benefit from speaking with a mental health professional. October is Mental Health Month with 10 October being World Mental Health day. Here are some tips on how to take care of your mental health and where to get help. Warning Signs of Depression…