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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.

How To Handle Toxic Family Members

8 June 202420 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white women in white wearing a gas mask to represent the topic of the article - How To Handle Toxic Family Members

Reading Time: 11 minutesToxic family members can really do a number on us during our childhood and even in our adulthood. But it’s never too late to decide to do something about it

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Childhood, Family, Racism, Relationships, What is...49 Comments

Interoceptive Exposure: How To Use It To Manage Anxiety

9 June 20246 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman with her head in her hand and "don't panic" wrote across her face and "do" on her left hand to represent the topic of the article - Interoceptive Exposure: How To Use It To Manage Anxiety And Phobias

Reading Time: 9 minutesInteroceptive exposure is an exposure therapy similar to graded exposure, which is used to tackle bodily sensations associated with anxieties

Categories Advice, General, Health, Me, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Exposure therapy, Phobias, Psychosis, What is...30 Comments

Fika: How To Improve Wellbeing Like A Swede

9 June 202423 March 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of people at a coffee shop to represent the topic of the article - Fika: How To Improve Wellbeing Like A Swede

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe all like to take a break when we can. But to get the most of our breaks, we should model them on the Swedish fika. Read this article to find out why

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is..., Work87 Comments

Achievements Collage: An Easy Way To Celebrate Yourself

9 June 202416 March 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman gluing pictures to whiteboard to represent the topic of the article - Achievements Collage A Quick And Easy Way To Celebrate Yourself

Reading Time: 5 minutesCreating an achievements collage is a creative way to remind yourself of your achievements, boost motivation, and combat negative thoughts

Categories General, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Motivation, Self-Care, What is...45 Comments

The Outstanding Potential Of Music Therapy In Addiction

9 June 20249 March 2022 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 5 minutesLots of creative activities can be beneficial to our mental health, and some of these have been turned into treatments, such as music therapy

Categories General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, What is...46 Comments

Tachycardia Symptoms And The Different Heart Arrhythmias

9 June 202423 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white woman holding her hands to her chest while wearing a heart shaped ring on her finger to represent the topic of the article - Tachycardia Symptoms And The Different Kinds Of Heart Arrhythmias

Reading Time: 7 minutesTachycardia symptoms can often be written off as being anxiety, so knowing the right information could help you be taken seriously by your GP

Categories Advice, General, Health, MeTags What is...44 Comments

What To Do If You’re Lonely On Valentine’s Day

9 June 20249 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman in a black room being partially illuminated by a red light in the shape of a heart to represent the topic of the article - What To Do If You're Lonely On Valentine's Day

Reading Time: 8 minutesAt one point or another, most of us have felt lonely on Valentine’s Day. If that’s going to be you this Valentine’s Day, then check out this guide

Categories Advice, GeneralTags BPD, Relationships, Self-Care, What is...64 Comments

Selfie And Snapchat Dysmorphia, A Worrying New Condition

9 June 202426 January 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man with a prosthetic leg sitting on a bench with their skateboard taking a selfie to represent the topic of the article - Snapchat Dysmorphia And Selfie Dysmorphia, A Worrying New Condition

Reading Time: 7 minutesThere has been a lot of talk about how social media can be bad for us, some much so, that they’ve coined a new term, Snapchat Dysmorphia

Categories General, Mental HealthTags BDD, Body Image, What is...59 Comments

Festive Depression: When Christmas Joy Turns To The Blues

9 June 20248 December 2021 by Unwanted Life
Photo of a woman of east Asian heritage sitting on the floor and resting against a sofa looking sad, with Christmas decorations in front of her to represent the topic of the article - Festive Depression: When Christmas Joy Turns To The Holiday Blues

Reading Time: 5 minutesChristmas can be great, but it can also be stressful. And after the wave of merriment has passed, you might be left with festive depression

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Self-Care, What is...64 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
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