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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.

Winter Months: Survival Guide For Getting Through The Cold

9 June 202415 December 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a very cold and snowy city as a person walks in front of a bus to represent the topic of the article - Winter Months Survival Guide For Getting Through The Winter Season

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe winter months can be harsh on us in a lot of different ways, and one way is winter depression. But, there are ways to manage it

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care60 Comments

Promiscuity And Self-Esteem: What You Need To Know

9 June 20241 December 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two people of Indian subcontinent heritage kissing on an autumn day to represent the title of the article - Promiscuity And Self-Esteem: What You Need To Know

Reading Time: 8 minutesPromiscuity often gets a lot of bad press, because people misjudge promiscuous people, essentially slut shaming people. But is this fair?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Addiction, BPD, Relationships40 Comments

Burning Bridges And Cutting People Out Of Your Life

9 June 202424 November 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman standing on a wooden bridge to represent the topic of the article - Burning Bridges And Cutting People Out Of Your Life

Reading Time: 8 minutesAs the old saying goes, blood is thicker than water, but this article will make a case for burning bridges even when it involves family

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, What is...56 Comments

Alcohol And Relationships: Do You Need Alcohol To Socialise?

9 June 202417 November 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of people sitting down at a pub drinking to represent the topic of the article - Alcohol And Relationships: Do You Need Alcohol To Socialise?

Reading Time: 7 minutesAlcohol and relationships, the way we use alcohol to socialise, have long been a point of concern, as going to the pub is all us Brits know

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction70 Comments

How The Impostor Syndrome Undermines Your Quality Of Life

9 June 202427 October 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman laying on the grass with a wide mouth expressed hidden by a cheap comical joke glasses with bushy eyebrows and moustache to represent the topic of the article - How The Impostor Syndrome Undermines Your Quality Of Life

Reading Time: 8 minutesWe all have self-doubts, but when those self-doubts become pathological, that’s when your imposter syndrome undermines your quality of life

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags What is...62 Comments

Orthorexia, The Hidden Eating Disorder Linked To Healthy Eating

9 June 20244 August 2021 by Unwanted Life
A woman in a large kitchen making dinner with fresh and healthy ingredients to represent the topic of the article - Orthorexia, The Hidden Eating Disorder Linked To Healthy Eating

Reading Time: 7 minutesOrthorexia is an eating disorder that does a brilliant job of hiding in plain sight and often co-occurs with other eating disorders

Categories General, Health, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Diet, Eating Disorders, Keto55 Comments

Music And The Amazing Mental Health Benefits Of Songs

9 June 20247 July 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman jogging through the woods listening to her MP3 player to represent the topic of the article - Music And The Amazing Mental Health Benefits Of Songs

Reading Time: 8 minutesMusic has a wonderful ability to tap into our souls and affect the way we feel on a fundamental level, so how can it help with mental health?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies99 Comments

The Link Between Nature And Better Mental Health

10 June 202412 May 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two children walking along a path in a park to represent the topic of the article - The Link Between Nature And Better Mental Health

Reading Time: 8 minutesMore and more studies are showing us the importance of embracing nature for our mental health, so what can we do to tap into that?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care71 Comments

12 Self-Harm Substitutes Inspired By The Harm Reduction Theory

10 June 20245 May 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an Asian woman kneeling down on a hard floor leaning forward with her arms crossed with the title of the article - 12 Self-Harm Substitutes Inspired By The Harm Minimisation Theory - in the top right corner

Reading Time: 9 minutesSelf-harm is often a subject people try to avoid talking about, especially in the context of harm minimisation. This article will change that

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, TheoryTags Coping Strategies, Self-Harm, What is...46 Comments

How To Enjoy Dating With Disabilities

10 June 202414 April 2021 by Unwanted Life
A couple enjoying a drink in a pub beer garden to represent the topic of the article - How To Enjoy Dating With Disabilities | Romance and Relationships | Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 6 minutesOnline dating has made dating more accessible to those with disabilities, so how can you make sure you enjoy your romantic day/night out?

Categories Advice, General, Health, MeTags Disability, Reactive Hypoglycaemia, Relationships49 Comments
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