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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.

Animedoro: A Unique Twist On The Pomodoro Technique

15 October 202416 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone putting anime images up on a wall to represent the topic of the article - Animedoro: A Unique Twist On The Pomodoro Technique

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Pomodoro Technique is a well-known method for productivity, but what if I told you there was an upgrade? Welcome to the Animedoro method

Categories Advice, General, Me, ResearchTags Education, Self-Care, Stress, What is...12 Comments

How To Use Exposure Therapy To Tackle Eating Disorders?

7 October 20249 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman with blue hair eating grapes using their prosthetic arm to represent the topic of the article - How To Use Exposure Therapy To Tackle Eating Disorders?

Reading Time: 11 minutesAlthough it might not seem like it at first glance, exposure therapy can be a ritual approach to tackling someone’s eating disorder

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Eating Disorders, Treatment, What is...13 Comments

Fear Of Free Time: The Horror Of Having Nothing To Do

1 October 20242 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man wearing a baseball cap alone, eyes closed, to represent the topic of the article - Fear Of Free Time: The Horror Of Having Nothing To Do

Reading Time: 6 minutesBoredom and the fear of free time are two different things. While boredom can be dull, a fear of free time indicates an avoidance of self

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Trauma11 Comments

Retroactive Jealousy: The Trials And Tribulations Of Being In Love

23 September 202425 September 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an Asian woman and a Black man in bed, both on their phones, with the woman looking jealously at their partner to present the topic of the article - Retroactive Jealousy: The Trials And Tribulations Of Being In Love

Reading Time: 8 minutesJealousy is rarely a fun experience, but retroactive jealousy is often baseless, yet harmful to any relationship. Here’s how to overcome it

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Relationships, What is...8 Comments

Productivity Guilt And Anxiety: Life On The Hamster Wheel

9 September 202411 September 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White guy working on an engineering project on their laptop to represent the topic of the article - Productivity Guilt And Anxiety: Life On The Hamster Wheel

Reading Time: 9 minutesProductivity guilt and anxiety are common in our modern society, but that doesn’t make it useful. In fact, it’s harmful. Here’s why

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, BPD, Depression, Stress12 Comments

Time Agnosia, Time Anxiety, And The ADHD Waiting Mode

27 August 202428 August 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man sitting at a desk with a black clock in front of them to represent the title of the article - Time Agnosia, Time Anxiety, And The ADHD Waiting Mode

Reading Time: 5 minutesDo you find it difficult to do something if an event/appointment is scheduled later? This could be you entering’ waiting mode’

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, MeTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, What is...10 Comments

What Is The Misunderstood Connection Between BPD And Rage?

12 August 202421 August 2024 by Unwanted Life
An image of a White man physically intimidating an Asian woman to represent the topic of the article - What Is The Misunderstood Connection Between BPD And Rage?

Reading Time: 6 minutesAnger is synonymous with borderline personality disorder, but is BPD and rage a real thing, or has this been misunderstood?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, BPD, Coping Strategies, Relationships, What is...8 Comments

The Very Important Role Shame Can Play In Our Mental Health

3 June 20245 June 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man wearing a sign that says "Failure" to represent the topic of the article - The Very Important Role Shame Can Play In Our Mental Health

Reading Time: 6 minutesIt doesn’t always take us a lot to feel shame, but often we feel that sense of shame in situations where there’s no reason to feel that way

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, What is...14 Comments

Seeking Acceptance In Yourself For Better Mental Health

3 June 20248 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman looking through a set of tourist binoculars to represent the topic of the article - Seeking Acceptance In Yourself For Better Mental Health

Reading Time: 8 minutesMany of our issues arise from not accepting our authentic selves. Seeking acceptance of ourselves can free us from these chains

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

Mate Crime: How To Protect Against This Lesser-Known Abuse

3 June 202427 March 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man in a wheelchair with three White male friends who are tipping his wheelchair, to represent the topic of the article - Mate Crime: How To Protect Against This Lesser-Known Abuse

Reading Time: 5 minutesMate crime is a lesser-known form of abuse and crime. This article outlines what mate crime is and how to prevent it and to stop it

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Me, ResearchTags Abuse, Friends, Relationships, What is...15 Comments
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