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Welcome to the category archive that’s all about me. Here you’ll find all the articles that have been indexed as containing a sizable amount of personal information and my experiences.

If you want to learn more about the person behind the Unwanted Life blog, then this is the archive for you.

Here you’ll find articles whereby I talk about my mental health and my invisible disability issues. You’ll also find some other interesting insights into who I am as a person.

Understanding The Let Them Theory: Why It’s Changing Lives

26 May 202627 May 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone with their hands full of soil with a sprouting plant growing out of it to represent the topic of the article - Understanding The Let Them Theory: Why It’s Changing Lives

Reading Time: 9 minutesWe live in a world where a sense of control is often lacking, yet we still desire that sense. But two simple words can set us free: Let them

Categories Advice, General, Me, Research, TheoryTags Anxiety, Relationships, What is...2 Comments

The Loneliness Of The Unsaid: Insights From Carl Jung

19 May 202620 May 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man standing in a street with blurred people walking past him to represent the topic of the article - The Loneliness Of The Unsaid: Insights From Carl Jung

Reading Time: 5 minutesCarl Jung believed that feeling isolated, isn’t always about physically being alone, but rather feeling loneliness on a deeper level

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Relationships4 Comments

Conditions Of Worth: Why We Feel We Must Earn Love

12 May 202613 May 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone holding several hundred dollars cash in their hand to represent the topic of the article - Conditions Of Worth: Why We Feel We Must Earn Love

Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s easy to develop conditions of worth where we seek to be accepted by living up to others’ expectations, but should we be doing that?

Categories Advice, Me, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, What is...2 Comments

How To Do It Stupid To Build Unstoppable Momentum

10 March 202611 March 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man of mixed ethnicity pulling a funny face to represent the topic of article - How To Do It Stupid To Build Unstoppable Momentum

Reading Time: 5 minutesSometimes we’re too smart for our own good, and that can sabotage us. Every now and then, the best approach is to do it stupid to get started

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, TheoryTags Depression, Self-Care, What is...5 Comments

Vampire Or Mirror: Navigating The Energy Exchange In Depression

3 March 20264 March 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a blonde White woman with bloody vampire fangs to highlight the topic of the article - Vampire Or Mirror: Navigating The Energy Exchange In Depression

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe energy exchange in depression can have far-reaching effects, but not always in the way you might expect, and thus isn’t a social vampire

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, What is...4 Comments

The Complex Experience And Freedom Of Being The Black Sheep

17 February 202618 February 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of one black sheep among a group of white sheep to represent the topic of the article - The Complex Experience And Freedom Of Being The Black Sheep

Reading Time: 8 minutesWe often have this idea that being the black sheep is a bad thing. But is that really true? Can being the black sheep be the best choice?

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Family, Friends, Relationships, Support, What is...Leave a comment

The Myths Around Bereavement And The Five Stages Of Grief

20 January 202621 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
An older interracial couple in mourning in front of a grave to represent the topic of the article - The Myths Around Bereavement And The Five Stages Of Grief

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe five stages of grief are deeply rooted in society, but evidence is firmly on the side of this model doing more harm than good

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Relationships, Support, What is...3 Comments

The Seventh Commemoration Of Unwanted Life As An Active Blog

30 December 202514 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two White women celebrating in confetti to represent the topic of the article - The Seventh Commemoration Of Unwanted Life As An Active Blog

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe commemoration of Unwanted Life’s blog being active for another year has finally arrived, so why not join in on the celebration

Categories General, MeTags Blogging7 Comments

We Need To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment

9 March 202631 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting in a field looking at the sun set to represent the topic of the article - We Need To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment

Reading Time: 6 minutesNew Year, new me. Why do we wait for the so-called perfect moment to make changes that would be great for our quality of life?

Categories Advice, General, Me, ResearchTags Anxiety, Motivation, What is...4 Comments

The Many Interesting Uses Of Hitting The Fuck it Button

22 September 202519 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
An image of someone pushing a doorbell button to represent the topic of the article - The Many Interesting uses Of Hitting The Fuck It Button

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe fuck it button has two uses, one good, one not so good. It can push us out of our comfort zone or cause us to give in. Which are you?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Eating Disorders, What is...Leave a comment
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