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Research

Welcome to the facts and research category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that will contain information gathered from reliable and peer reviewed sources.

In the facts and research archive, you’ll find articles that use journals and other reliable information sources. The majority of the articles will be referenced using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. I’m using APA because that’s the referencing style I was taught to use. So, you’ll find a detailed reference section at the end of the articles using this format.

If you’re looking for advice and information that has had extra research done to support the context of the articles, then this is the archive for you.

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

This Might Be The Best Personal Growth Advice In The World

10 February 202611 February 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone tending to some seedlings in their garden to represent the topic of the article - This Might Be The Best Personal Growth Advice In The World

Reading Time: 5 minutesJust like Carlsberg might probably be the best lager in the world, this might be the best personal growth advice in the world. Give it a try

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Relationships, Self-Care, Support, What is...2 Comments

Dissociation: How Your Mind Creates Distance to Keep You Safe

3 February 20264 February 2026 by Unwanted Life
A blurry image of a woman to represent the topic of the article - Dissociation: How Your Mind Creates Distance To Keep You Safe

Reading Time: 8 minutesDissociation is something we’ve all probably experienced at some point, but for a few of us, it’s our brain protecting us from pain

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Stress, What is...4 Comments

The Unspoken Love: How Pets Heal What Words Can’t

27 January 202628 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a person and their dalmatian dog looking out of the window together to represent the topic of the article - The Unspoken Love: How Pets Heal What Words Can’t

Reading Time: 8 minutesPets play a huge role in a lot of people’s lives, so we must be getting something from owning animals that we have to look after, right?

Categories Advice, General, Health, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, Relationships, Self-Care, Stress, Support6 Comments

Who Are You, Really? Unpacking The Mystery Of Modern Selfhood

10 February 20267 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a mirror reflection of a woman of South Asian decent to represent the topic of the article - Who Are You, Really? Unpacking The Mystery Of Modern Selfhood

Reading Time: 5 minutesStop living for others and start defining yourself. Understand the power of selfhood to finally answer life’s ultimate question: “Who am I?”

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, What is...2 Comments

We Need To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment

30 December 202531 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, What is...4 Comments

No Inner Voice? How To Adapt Support For Anendophasia

23 December 202524 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman making the "shhh" quiet hand gesture to represent the topic of the article - No Inner Voice? How To Adapt Support For Anendophasia

Reading Time: 5 minutesAn inner voice makes therapy easier. But some people don’t have an inner voice, and they need support too, but not in the usual way

#Blog #Therapist #Psychology #MentalHealth #CBT

Categories Advice, General, Research, TherapyTags Support, What is...2 Comments

Fear Of Happiness: How Cherophobia Sabotages Our Quality Of Life

16 December 202517 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A black and white photo of a woman hiding their face behind their hands in fear to represent the topic of the article - Fear Of Happiness: How Cherophobia Sabotages Our Quality Of Life

Reading Time: 7 minutesA fear of happiness (cherophobia) can develop for several reasons. Fortunately, there are also several ways to overcome this fear

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Exposure therapy, Happiness, Self-Care, What is...5 Comments

A Few Imaginative Ways To Tackle Your Unhealthy Guilt

2 October 20253 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone in hand cuffs to represent the topic of the article - A Few Imaginative Ways To Tackle Your Unhealthy Guilt

Reading Time: 9 minutesGuilt, although a useful emotion, can also become quite debilitating. When guilt won’t leave us alone, try out some of these tips

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, What is...2 Comments

Side Hustle: The High Toll Of Being On The Grind

29 September 202526 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a fashion influencer working working at home to represent the topic of the article - Side Hustle: The High Toll Of Being On The Grind

Reading Time: 5 minutesEveryone and their mum has a side hustle, but not always out of choice. Because of this, it’s worth considering the downsides of having a second job

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Stress, What is..., Work6 Comments
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