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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.

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

What Is Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)?

16 June 202418 September 2019 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white man waking across a fallen three trunk to represent balance with the title of the article - What Is Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)? - in the right corner of the image

Reading Time: 7 minutesA look at what persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is, its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, treatments, and my experience with PPPD

Categories Advice, General, Health, Me, ResearchTags Disability, Fitness, Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD), Psychosis, What is...39 Comments

Trypanophobia: Life With A Fear Of Needles

18 June 20247 July 2019 by Unwanted Life
A picture of a bloody nurse with a syringe behind a metal fence with the article title - Trypanophobia: Life With A Fear Of Needles - in the top right corner of the image

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is the fear of needles, and what can you do to manage this fear? This article will provide information to help you answer that question

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Meditation, Phobias, What is...8 Comments

What Is Dementia? Awareness, Information, And Advice

18 June 202419 June 2019 by Unwanted Life
An old couple walking through a city holding hands with the title of the article - What is Dementia Awareness, Information, And Advice - in the top corner

Reading Time: 6 minutesDementia is a horrible condition that robs us of the people we love. So to help spread awareness, this article discusses dementia in detail

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Dementia, Disability, What is...8 Comments

Taking Antidepressants And Being Forced To Go Cold Turkey

19 June 202414 April 2019 by Unwanted Life
A guy in winter clothing standing on a frozen over body of water during winter with the title of the article - Taking Antidepressants And Being Forced To Go Cold Turkey - in the top right corner

Reading Time: 8 minutesAntidepressants come with a lot of pros and cons, but one thing you’re not meant to do is go cold turkey, so how can you avoid it?

Categories General, Me, Mental HealthTags Anxiety, Medication, Mental Health Trust, Psychosis, What is...16 Comments
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