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Mental Illnesses

MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS

JustSoMagda

Disclaimer: I’m not a psychiatric resident or specialist, and Shafa is a psychology STUDENT. The information below only aims to give a brief introduction to these various types of mental disorders and their associated characteristics. We strongly advice you to refrain from using materials on the internet as a tool to self-diagnose. Should you become… Continue reading MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS

Mental health stigma

The Stigma on Mental Health and Attention Seeking

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Photo bt Lucxama Sylvian “She doesn’t want to sit with us today. Leave her alone, she’s just seeking attention.” “Apparently he feels lonely. Lonely from what? He’s just looking for attention.” “She’s apparently not feeling well, but doesn’t know what’s wrong. That girl likes attention.” “She’s apparently going to see a therapist. Wow, the extreme… Continue reading The Stigma on Mental Health and Attention Seeking

Mental health tips

How I managed my anxiety during 58days of lockdown

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If you asked me when my first experience with anxiety was, I couldn’t tell you. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always dealt with anxiety, which became progressive and severed as I started transitioning into “adulting”. I would get anxious about anything and everything: anxiety attacks when I would forget to take that… Continue reading How I managed my anxiety during 58days of lockdown

Mental health tips

COVID19 LOCKDOWN SURVIVAL GUIDE

JustSoMagda

Unless you’ve already been living in self-isolation somewhere under a rock, then you are well aware and updated on the recent occurrences of 2020. To be fair, it’s not like 2020 welcomed us with open arms filled with excitement and enthusiasm from the minute the clock hit midnight. After my countless failed attempts to reset… Continue reading COVID19 LOCKDOWN SURVIVAL GUIDE