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Ditch Dating Apps For Friendship Apps If You’re Lonely

3 June 202426 June 2024 by Unwanted Life
A woman laying on a bed looking at their phone to represent the topic of the article - Ditch Dating Apps For Friendship Apps If You're Lonely

Reading Time: 8 minutesWhen feeling lonely, your first instinct may be to match with someone on a dating app. However, you may be better off using a friendship app

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Relationships, Self-Care10 Comments

Feeling Like A Burden? Here Is How To Stop Feeling That Way

20 June 202419 June 2024 by Unwanted Life
A woman wearing PJs sitting curled up in a bathtub full of water to represent the topic of the article - Feeling Like A Burden? Here Is How To Stop Feeling That Way

Reading Time: 8 minutesOne of the biggest obstacles to getting support is the feeling that you’re a burden, whether it’s towards your loved ones or a professional

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression8 Comments

10 Ways Distorted Thoughts Can Tank Your Mental Health

3 June 202412 June 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman sitting behind several glasses partly filled with water that distorts how we're able to see her. This image was chosen to represent the topic of the article - 10 Ways Distorted Thoughts Can Tank Your Mental Health

Reading Time: 6 minutesDistorted thoughts can cause us to develop a negative mindset. This article will look at how they do that with added tips to overcome them

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, BPD, Coping Strategies, Depression, 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

Examining Your Core Beliefs For Improved Mental Wellbeing

3 June 202429 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting on a chair looking out of the window, comforting themselves, to represent the topic of the article - Examining Your Core Beliefs For Improved Mental Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesUnderstanding what your core beliefs are, especially the negative ones, can help you overcome them and improve your quality of life

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Depression, What is...10 Comments

Is Renting Making You Miserable? The Issues With Private Renting

3 June 202422 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of graffiti of a house with money coming out of the chimney. The graffiti also says "Home Sweet Home" with some of the letters replaced with money signs. The image represents the topic of the article - Is Renting Making You Miserable? The Issues With Private Renting

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe instability that comes with renting harms our well-being, creating a renting paradox. So what can you do to have secure housing?

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, Stress6 Comments

Moving More For Your Wellbeing: Mental Health Awareness Week

3 June 202415 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A White woman dancing to represent the topic of the article - Moving More For Your Wellbeing Mental Health Awareness Week

Reading Time: 5 minutesMoving more is this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. So I’ve put together some tips to help you get moving for your well-being

Categories Advice, General, Health, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, Stress16 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

Reset Days: The Exciting Benefits Of Personal Wellness Days

3 June 20241 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man reading a book while laying on a sofa to represent the topic of the article - Reset Days: The Exciting Benefits Of Personal Wellness Days

Reading Time: 5 minutesLife is pretty much a never-ending source of stress, but incorporating reset days into your life might be the glue that holds it all together

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is...8 Comments

Masking: The Hidden Struggle of Concealing Autism (ASD) Traits

3 June 202424 April 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman wearing an elaborate mask to represent the topic of the article - Masking: The Hidden Struggle Of Concealing Autism (ASD) Traits

Reading Time: 7 minutesUnfortunately, masking and camouflaging are common strategies used by those who have autism (ASD), but outside of that community, there is a lack of understanding

Categories General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Relationships, What is...6 Comments
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