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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.

Not Wanting To Be Here: Navigating Passive Suicidal Ideation

14 April 202615 April 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo from behind of a depressed woman to represent the topic of the article - Not Wanting To Be Here: Navigating Passive Suicidal Ideation

Reading Time: 7 minutesSuicidal thoughts are well understood. But what’s less well known is passive suicidal ideation, and that needs to change, as it poses a risk

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

How The Easy Shisa Kanko Method Overcomes Double Checking

31 March 20261 April 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone locking a blue door to represent the topic of the article - How The Easy Shisa Kanko Method Overcomes Double Checking

Reading Time: 5 minutesChecking-behaviours, whether OCD related or not, can be distressing. But it doesn’t have to be. The Shisa Kanko technique can change all that

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

The ADHD Focus Hack: Why You Need ‘Dopamine Anchoring’

17 March 202618 March 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a two people holding hands via fingers that both have a tattoo of an anchor on it to represent the topic of the article - The ADHD Focus Hack: Why You Need ‘Dopamine Anchoring'

Reading Time: 5 minutesDopamine anchoring is another ADHD hack that can be useful for those without ADHD, and this article will explain why and how to use it

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Motivation, What is...4 Comments

Vampire Or Mirror: Navigating The Energy Exchange In Depression

3 March 20264 March 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a blonde White woman with bloody vampire fangs to highlight the topic of the article - Vampire Or Mirror: Navigating The Energy Exchange In Depression

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe energy exchange in depression can have far-reaching effects, but not always in the way you might expect, and thus isn’t a social vampire

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

Relaxed Productivity: Stop Being Productive With Your Free Time

24 February 202625 February 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man sitting on a bench relaxed and enjoying the view of a nature covered hillside to present the topic of the article - Relaxed Productivity: Stop Being Productive With Your Free Time

Reading Time: 5 minutesProductivity is often seen as the be-all and end-all. But is it really? I’d like to introduce the concept of relaxed productivity

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, Stress, What is..., Work4 Comments

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
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