What is diabulimia? According to Diabetes UK and the National Eating Disorders Association, Diabulimia is an eating disorder that only affects people with type 1 diabetes. Diabulimia is when people with type 1 diabetes deliberately reduce or skip their insulin injections in order to lose weight. Insulin is a hormone that helps to regulate blood […]
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Stress and anxiety are common problems in today’s fast-paced world. While medication and therapy can be effective, there are also natural remedies that can help. One such remedy is using plants. According to Medical News Today, here are some plants that can help with stress and anxiety: Lavender Lavender is a well-known plant that has been […]
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Catastrophising is a common habit where people imagine the worst possible outcomes in situations. While it’s natural to have concerns about the future, it can lead to anxiety and stress when it becomes a constant pattern. The good news is that there are techniques that can help individuals to break this habit and overcome their […]
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Being a friend to someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Here are some tips on how to support your friend. First and foremost, educate yourself about BPD. Learn about the symptoms and the challenges your friend may face. This will help you understand what they’re going through […]
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Young people are the most vulnerable humans when it comes to suicide. Suicide is also the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance […]
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Women are often portrayed as “wonder women,” and therefore expected to behave as such. Society depicts that women should succeed in every area of their lives such as career, family and relationships. Which therefore adds pressure to a woman and affects their mental health and well being. Women are subjected to different forms of stress […]
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In wake of mental illness American rapper 50 cent weight in on the matter. The Candy Shop rapper believes that mental illness is a condition which many people “can’t afford” to take time off to deal with due to their “responsibilities” which gives them no choice but to carry on as per normal. During an […]
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Having a newborn in the house or being a parent in general is not always an easy task. Being a parent means being hands on and making sure that everyone is set and ready for the day. However, this means that your sleep or alone time is deprived which could lead to mental health issues […]
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Being a strong person who is always there for other people, giving advice and helping everywhere, you are somehow unable to share your vulnerability and your fragile side because you always have to be strong for other people. Having someone in your corner when the need arises does not take away from your confidence and […]
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Former Idols judge Unathi Nkayi opened up about her mental struggles to her followers. She spoke on how she’s been using therapy and exercise to overcome the mental health challenges she faced after “losing it all”. Taking to her Instagram, Unathi expressed how her journey of healing was the toughest time of her life and […]
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This year has seen the release of many superhero movies such as Thor: Love and Thunder, The Batman, Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and now, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. These superhero movies all have a common theme which is the superhero defeats the villain and saves the day. However, who looks after them […]
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Most of the time work takes precedence over everything else in our lives, our desire to succeed professionally can push us to set aside our own well-being. Creating a harmonious work-life balance is critical, as it improves not only our physical, emotional and mental well-being, but it’s also important for our career. According to Choma […]
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