What is Anxiety? Anxiety is the feeling of constant fear or dread in which symptoms includes nausea , dizziness, shortness of breath, sweating and a rapid heartbeat. It can negatively impact a person’s daily living as it may cause a hindrance within certain circumstances (Cleveland Clinic, 2020). In South Africa(SA), a study done in
Anxiety has become an all-too-common companion for many people in today's fast-paced society. It can creep into our lives and have an impact on our thoughts, feelings, and general wellbeing. Anxiety can be described as a complex emotion that can manifest in different ways, including feelings of fear, worry, and uneasiness. Even though feeling
Saying no, sticking to your boundaries, and putting your foot down. What does this sentence make you feel? Do you feel anxious, guilty, or fearful? Or do you feel as if it is something that you can do? In day-to-day life, saying no to someone can leave us feeling guilty and anxious, and this
I doubt that there are many of us who haven't read or heard the term "inner-child healing" during our own healing journeys, mentioned in an article, or during conversation. Before I started working as a professional in the field of mental healthcare, the term made me feel uncomfortable, and tired before I had even started
As a fellow Type One Diabetic (T1D), I have first-hand experience when it comes to the physical and emotional impact that this diagnosis has had. My walk as a T1D started when I was only 18 months old. I was not born with it and there was no family history of diabetes but rather
Wat is die geheim van 'n suksesvolle, langdurige huwelik? Is daar sekere dinge wat jy met jou maat kan doen voordat jy trou om te verseker dat julle huwelik gaan volhou? Volgens navorsing oor moderne egpare, het een opname gemeld dat daar ‘n 33%-vermindering in die egskeidingsyfer onder getroude paartjies is, wat berading gedoen
Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people struggle with low self-esteem. To start off, what is self-esteem and why is it so important? Self-esteem is a person's overall sense of their own worth and value. It is influenced by many factors, including our thoughts, feelings,
Waking up feeling purposeless is frustrating. You look around and see your friends and co-workers living passionate, engaged, meaningful lives. They have deep relationships, rewarding jobs and a sense of direction that compels them to get out of bed each morning with a spring in their step. Trying to discover your life's purpose can
Religiously so, children are believed to be a blessing and a gift from God, but what happens when the “blessing/gift” does not bless you with communication? Well for one, punishment is not always the answer. But what could possibly be the answer...? Talking to your child. Talking to your teenage child might not be
Depression is a condition associated with low mood, feelings of unhappiness, despair and hopelessness, in such a way that affects your daily functioning and interaction with others. Depression typically does not come on quickly or all at once. Although it usually starts out gently, it might intensify and overwhelm you. You have internal imbalances