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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.

What’s The Truth About Intrusive Thoughts?

11 June 202416 September 2020 by Unwanted Life
A picture chosen to represent intrusive thoughts of a young Asian woman looking out of a window with a though bubble above their head which says "What's The Truth About Intrusive Thoughts?"

Reading Time: 9 minutesIntrusive thoughts are something we all live with but they’re now always negative with this article showing how these thoughts can be useful

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, What is...65 Comments

My Suicidal Episode At University

11 June 20249 September 2020 by Unwanted Life
A white female university student sitting with a pile of books and writing in a notebook to represent the topic of the article - Suicidal Episode At University | Mental Health and Wellbeing

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe stresses of life and study, combined with poor mental health and a lack of proper university and mental health support, lead me to a suicidal episode

Categories General, MeTags Education, Suicide65 Comments

Hikikomori: Social Anxiety Or Modern-Day Hermits?

11 June 20242 September 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Geisha Girl walking in the rain under a Oil-paper umbrella to represent the topic of the article - Hikikomori Social Anxiety Or Modern-Day Hermits

Reading Time: 7 minutesHikikomori is an interesting phenomenon which this article examines so you can learn about what it is and what can we learn from it

Categories General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies59 Comments

Mental Health: Should You Inform Your Workplace?

11 June 202426 August 2020 by Unwanted Life
A group of people in an office gather around for a presentation and brain storming session to represent the topic of the article - Mental Health: Should You Inform Your Workplace

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe worry about informing your workplace about your mental health can be immense, so this article outlines the pros and cons of telling them

Categories Advice, General, Health, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Stigma, Work74 Comments

What To Do When Your Cries For Help Are Ignored

11 June 202419 August 2020 by Unwanted Life
A black woman sitting against her bed crying to represent the topic of the article - What To Do When Your Cries For Help Are Ignored

Reading Time: 7 minutesWe often reach out with cries for help when we’re most in need of support, but here’s what can you do if no one listens to those cries

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Mental Health Trust74 Comments

How To Adapt Motivational Interviewing For Self-Help

12 June 20245 August 2020 by Unwanted Life
A white woman sitting down in her living room reading a self-help book to represent the topic of the article - How To Adapt Motivational Interviewing For Self-Help

Reading Time: 6 minutesMotivational interviewing provides therapists techniques to promote change in clients, which this article has adapted into a self-help method

Categories Advice, General, Health, Me, Mental Health, Theory, TherapyTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Support86 Comments

Human Rights In Healthcare

12 June 202422 July 2020 by Unwanted Life
A woman of South America decent protesting with one fist raised in the air above her head to represent the topic of the article - Human Rights In Healthcare

Reading Time: 6 minutesHuman rights have been applied to health care in most countries. Knowing and understanding these rights will help you get the healthcare you need

Categories Advice, General, Health, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Mental Health Trust92 Comments

13 Fantastic Ways To Stop Sabotaging Myself

12 June 202415 July 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a book with a white woman on the cover with the words "yes you can" printed on it to represent the topic of the article - 13 Fantastic Ways To Stop Sabotaging Myself

Reading Time: 7 minutesA collection of tips and life hacks to help you get over your sabotaging behaviours so you can create a better quality of life for yourself

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Motivation125 Comments

Why Do I Sabotage Myself All The Time?

12 June 20248 July 2020 by Unwanted Life
A white man sitting on a sofa rubbing his temples with his glasses in his left hand to represent the topic of the article - Why Do I Sabotage Myself All The Time?

Reading Time: 10 minutesThere are a number of different ways we can sabotage ourselves, affecting our quality of life. But what exactly are they and am I doing them?

Categories General, Me, Mental HealthTags Motivation, What is...79 Comments

Alternative Subcultures: Goths And Mental Health

12 June 20241 July 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a female goth laying on a concreate ground outside to represent the topic of the article - Alternative Subcultures: Goths And Mental Health

Reading Time: 8 minutesAre alternative subcultures bad for our mental health or does it give us a place to belong, and thus help alleviate mental health issues?

Categories General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Alt Community, Bullying, Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Harm66 Comments
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