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What is…

Welcome to the What Is… archive. If you’ve clicked this tag, then you’re interested in quickly finding all the articles that are related to this topic. If so, then you’re in the right place.

Here you’ll find all the articles that have been tagged to be about What Is…, which will explain a particular topic, such as explaining and defining what psychosis is.

Articles here may include personal accounts as well as tips and information on the subject.

Spoon Theory: A Simple Explanation Of Energy Usage

6 June 202414 September 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman putting her spoons into a drawer to represent the topic of the article - Spoon Theory: A Simple Explanation Of Energy Usage

Reading Time: 6 minutesSpoons equal energy, energy equal spoons. That’s the simple takeaway from spoon theory. But there’s a lot more too it than that

Categories General, Health, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Me, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Anxiety, Autism, Coping Strategies, Depression, Dyslexia, Reactive Hypoglycaemia, What is...39 Comments

Endometriosis And Mental Health: The Pain Of Being Born Female

6 June 20247 September 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman kneeled over in pain on the sofa with her hands on her stomach to represent the topic of the article - Endometriosis And Mental Health: The Pain Of Being Born Female

Reading Time: 10 minutesYou may not have heard about endometriosis, and that’s part of the problem. It’s a condition we all need to start talking about more often

Categories General, Health, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, What is..., Women's Health43 Comments

Positivity Board: A Simple Way To Perk Yourself Up

6 June 202431 August 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of three children from different ethnic groups that are engaged in a crafting activity to represent the topic of the article - Positivity Board: A Simple Way To Perk Yourself Up

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe often forget to pay attention to the things we’re grateful for and to what makes us happy. Creating a positivity board will change that

Categories GeneralTags Crafting, Self-Care, What is...47 Comments

Trichotillomania: How To Save Your Hair From Alopecia

6 June 202417 August 2022 by Unwanted Life
An image of a young White girl twirling her long blonde hair in her fingers to represent the topic of the article - Trichotillomania: How To Save Your Hair From Alopecia

Reading Time: 8 minutesTrichotillomania is a condition that can cause permanent hair loss if action isn’t taken to save it, which this article will help you do

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, TherapyTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Self-Harm, Shame, Stress, What is...28 Comments

Grounding Techniques: A Selection Of The Best Methods

20 June 202410 August 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of Black woman and A White woman standing bare foot on a fallen tree trunk to represent the topic of the article - Grounding Techniques: A Selection Of The Best Methods

Reading Time: 9 minutesThere are many situations where grounding techniques can be beneficial to our mental wellbeing. So I’ve created a list of ones for you to try

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, What is...28 Comments

The Little Known Truth About Thought Suppression

6 June 20243 August 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man sitting on a chair in an empty room, with his knees to his chest and his hands over his ears, all while looking distressed. This is to represent the topic of the article - The Little Known Truth About Thought Suppression

Reading Time: 8 minutesThought suppression is a common coping strategy, but it’s a flawed safety and avoidance behaviour. But there are two great alternatives

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, What is...38 Comments

Will The Wellbeing Technique Of Affirmations Change Your Life?

8 June 202429 June 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a child's hand pointing at some writing on a mug that says "see the good" to represent the topic of the article - Will The Wellbeing Technique Of Affirmations Change Your Life?

Reading Time: 6 minutesMental health and self-care bloggers everywhere talk about affirmations, but why? Read this article to find out how they can change your life

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, What is...43 Comments

Am I Depressed? Here Are The Warning Signs

8 June 202415 June 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man with dreadlocks laying in bed crying, holding their duvet to represent the topic of the article - Am I Depressed? Here Are The Warning Signs

Reading Time: 10 minutesSometimes you just need to ask yourself, am I depressed? Depression can creep up on us and take us to a dark place before we even realise it

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, What is...36 Comments

What Makes Micromanipulations Ruin A Relationship

8 June 202418 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a female metalhead wearing a Slipknot T-shirt with her hands over her ears to represent the topic of the article - What Makes Micromanipulations Ruin A Relationship

Reading Time: 6 minutesToxic behaviours are commonly associated with narcissists, but anyone can engage in them, especially micromanipulations, sometimes unknowingly

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Depression, Relationships, What is...48 Comments

How To Manage Loneliness With Friends And Family

8 June 202411 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A Black man and woman playing twister outdoors in the park to represent the topic of the article - How To Manage Loneliness With Friends And Family #IveBeenThere

Reading Time: 8 minutesThis year’s Mental Health Awareness Week topic is loneliness and this article will discuss why that’s important to our mental wellbeing

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, Bullying, Family, Friends, Relationships, What is...38 Comments
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