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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.

Dissociation: How Your Mind Creates Distance to Keep You Safe

3 February 20264 February 2026 by Unwanted Life
A blurry image of a woman to represent the topic of the article - Dissociation: How Your Mind Creates Distance To Keep You Safe

Reading Time: 8 minutesDissociation is something we’ve all probably experienced at some point, but for a few of us, it’s our brain protecting us from pain

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Stress, What is...4 Comments

The Myths Around Bereavement And The Five Stages Of Grief

20 January 202621 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
An older interracial couple in mourning in front of a grave to represent the topic of the article - The Myths Around Bereavement And The Five Stages Of Grief

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe five stages of grief are deeply rooted in society, but evidence is firmly on the side of this model doing more harm than good

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Relationships, Support, What is...3 Comments

Who Are You, Really? Unpacking The Mystery Of Modern Selfhood

10 February 20267 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a mirror reflection of a woman of South Asian decent to represent the topic of the article - Who Are You, Really? Unpacking The Mystery Of Modern Selfhood

Reading Time: 5 minutesStop living for others and start defining yourself. Understand the power of selfhood to finally answer life’s ultimate question: “Who am I?”

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, What is...2 Comments

We Need To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment

9 March 202631 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting in a field looking at the sun set to represent the topic of the article - We Need To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment

Reading Time: 6 minutesNew Year, new me. Why do we wait for the so-called perfect moment to make changes that would be great for our quality of life?

Categories Advice, General, Me, ResearchTags Anxiety, Motivation, What is...4 Comments

No Inner Voice? How To Adapt Support For Anendophasia

23 December 202524 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman making the "shhh" quiet hand gesture to represent the topic of the article - No Inner Voice? How To Adapt Support For Anendophasia

Reading Time: 5 minutesAn inner voice makes therapy easier. But some people don’t have an inner voice, and they need support too, but not in the usual way

#Blog #Therapist #Psychology #MentalHealth #CBT

Categories Advice, General, Research, TherapyTags Support, What is...2 Comments

Fear Of Happiness: How Cherophobia Sabotages Our Quality Of Life

16 December 202517 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A black and white photo of a woman hiding their face behind their hands in fear to represent the topic of the article - Fear Of Happiness: How Cherophobia Sabotages Our Quality Of Life

Reading Time: 7 minutesA fear of happiness (cherophobia) can develop for several reasons. Fortunately, there are also several ways to overcome this fear

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Exposure therapy, Happiness, Self-Care, What is...5 Comments

Navigating Existence: Understanding The GPS Theory Of Life

9 December 202510 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone using GPS while driving to represent the topic of the article - Navigating Existence: Understanding The GPS Theory Of Life

Reading Time: 5 minutesA good GPS service will try to get us to where we want to go via the best route possible, and that’s also what we want from life, from a GPS Theory of life

Categories GeneralTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, What is...2 Comments

A Few Imaginative Ways To Tackle Your Unhealthy Guilt

2 October 20253 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone in hand cuffs to represent the topic of the article - A Few Imaginative Ways To Tackle Your Unhealthy Guilt

Reading Time: 9 minutesGuilt, although a useful emotion, can also become quite debilitating. When guilt won’t leave us alone, try out some of these tips

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, What is...2 Comments

Side Hustle: The High Toll Of Being On The Grind

29 September 202526 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a fashion influencer working working at home to represent the topic of the article - Side Hustle: The High Toll Of Being On The Grind

Reading Time: 5 minutesEveryone and their mum has a side hustle, but not always out of choice. Because of this, it’s worth considering the downsides of having a second job

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Stress, What is..., Work6 Comments

The Many Interesting Uses Of Hitting The Fuck it Button

22 September 202519 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
An image of someone pushing a doorbell button to represent the topic of the article - The Many Interesting uses Of Hitting The Fuck It Button

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe fuck it button has two uses, one good, one not so good. It can push us out of our comfort zone or cause us to give in. Which are you?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Eating Disorders, What is...Leave a comment
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