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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.

What Are The Types Of Dyslexia?

12 June 202429 July 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a young white woman reading a dictionary to represent the topic of the article - What Are The Types Of Dyslexia?

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are many different types of dyslexia and knowing these could help you identify them in yourself or others, so adaptations can be made

Categories General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, ResearchTags Dyslexia, Education, What is...87 Comments

Why Do I Sabotage Myself All The Time?

12 June 20248 July 2020 by Unwanted Life
A white man sitting on a sofa rubbing his temples with his glasses in his left hand to represent the topic of the article - Why Do I Sabotage Myself All The Time?

Reading Time: 10 minutesThere are a number of different ways we can sabotage ourselves, affecting our quality of life. But what exactly are they and am I doing them?

Categories General, Me, Mental HealthTags Motivation, What is...79 Comments

12 Benefits Of Having A Safety Plan

12 June 202415 April 2020 by Unwanted Life
A picture split in two down the middle with the left image of a lifebuoy and the right image of a metal first aid kit to represent the topic of the article - 12 Benefits Of Having A Safety Plan

Reading Time: 6 minutesThis article discusses what a safety plan is and how they can help keep you safe, listing 12 reasons for having a safety plan

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Suicide, Support, What is...33 Comments

Vestibular Physiotherapy: What Is Brain Retraining?

12 June 20248 April 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman sitting and balancing on a yoga balance board with a speech bubble coming from her that says - Vestibular Physiotherapy: What Is Brain Retraining?

Reading Time: 8 minutesA walkthrough of what to expect from vestibular physiotherapy and how can it help with persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

Categories General, Health, MeTags Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD), What is...30 Comments

The Dangers Of People-Pleasing And Links To Abuse

14 June 202419 February 2020 by Unwanted Life
The image is split in two down the middle with the left image being of a white hand holding a heart and the left image being of a doormat that says "welcome" to represent - The Dangers Of People-Pleasing And Links to Abuse

Reading Time: 7 minutesPeople-pleasing is a behaviour that becomes so ingrained that it’ll become a way of life. Here’s how people-pleasing can cause us harm

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Abuse, Coping Strategies, Racism, Relationships, Trauma, What is...51 Comments

What Is Romantic Love?

14 June 20245 February 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a bride and groom of middle eastern decent getting married to represent - What Is Romantic Love?

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe drives associated with love can be found in not only humans but other animals as well. So does our concept of love really exist?

Categories General, Me, Research, TheoryTags Psychology, Relationships, What is...17 Comments

What Is Terror Management Theory?

14 June 202429 January 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a grave stone to represent - What Is Terror Management Theory

Reading Time: 9 minutesApparently, all humans suffer from death anxiety, and in order to explain this anxiety and how we manage it, Terror Management Theory was created

Categories General, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Addiction, Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Psychology, What is...37 Comments

SMART Goals: An Amazing Way To Achieve Your Aims

14 June 20241 January 2020 by Unwanted Life
A picture tat is split in two down the middle with the left image being of a young black businessman in a smart suit and the right image of a female goal keeping attempting a save to represent - SMART Goals: An Amazing Way To Achieve Your Aims

Reading Time: 5 minutesSMART goals are an approach for tackling things you’d like to achieve or change and will help you succeed in your New Year’s resolutions

Categories Advice, GeneralTags Self-Care, What is...37 Comments

What Is Domestic Abuse? Advice And Information

14 June 20244 December 2019 by Unwanted Life
A black and white photo of a woman's back with the words wrote on it that says "love shouldn't hurt" to represent - What Is Domestic Abuse? Advice And Information

Reading Time: 10 minutesAbuse can change a person, but to help people get the support they need, we first need to educate people about what exactly is domestic abuse

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, Coping Strategies, Support, What is...52 Comments

What Is Reactive Hypoglycemia? Advice And Information

16 June 202430 October 2019 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white person doing a blood sugar check after a finger prick with the article title - What Is Reactive Hypoglycemia? Advice And Information - across the top of the image

Reading Time: 6 minutesThis article outlines the causes of reactive hypoglycemia, as well as signs and symptoms to watch out for, and treatments and advice to try

Categories Advice, General, Health, MeTags Reactive Hypoglycaemia, What is...15 Comments
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