Cognitive Reappraisal: The Ability To Look For The Silver Lining
Reading Time: 8 minutesCognitive reappraisal is a fancy psychological way to say you’re re-examining something. One way to do that is to look for a silver lining
Me
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 Is The Supposedly Challenging Disorder That Is BPD
Reading Time: 8 minutesBorderline personality disorder or BPD is supposedly a difficult mental health condition to work with, so I looked at why this belief exists
How A Simple Well-Meaning Question Can Actually Be A Trigger
Reading Time: 5 minutesA well-meaning question is just that, well-meaning, but that doesn’t mean that this act of empathy can’t have the opposite effect for some
What’s The Argument For Suicide Being A Selfish Act?
Reading Time: 8 minutesKnowledge and understanding of mental health is improving yearly, but there are still misunderstandings about suicide being a selfish act
Poor Mental Health: A Guide To Dealing With Complaints
Reading Time: 5 minutesDealing with complaints is a common problem as quality declines. For the sake of your well-being, these steps will make the experience easier
What You Need To Know About Limiting Beliefs
Reading Time: 5 minutesLimiting beliefs exist among us, hidden away in our minds. But they don’t have to exist rent-free in our heads. There are things we can do
Does Engaging In Bed Rotting Really Count As Self-Care?
Reading Time: 5 minutesBed rotting is the new TikTok self-care trend that has been capturing the headlines lately. But is it really new and how good is it?
Living With Lupus: Navigating The Challenges And Finding Hope
Reading Time: 6 minutesLupus is a chronic health condition that can affect the quality of life of the person with the condition, but there are ways to minimise this
Being A Good Friend And Making New Friends As An Adult
Reading Time: 8 minutesAs social animals, friendships are an important part of our lives. So checking out this guide on making new friends could save your life
Binge Eating: Can Depression Make You Binge Eat?
Reading Time: 6 minutesEating is an important part of being human. However, our eating can become maladaptive, resulting in issues like binge eating