How can talking treatments help me with my phobia? If your fear of something – whatever that ‘something’ may be – causes you significant problems and anxiety, then it may well be a phobia. A phobia is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as: “an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little …
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What do my dreams really mean and are they normal? Here’s the thing – there is no one accepted explanation for why we dream, never mind what dreams even mean! But dreams, and their possible implications, fascinate us because they feel so real and vivid. Writers throughout time have pondered over why we dream, which …
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The psychological impact of stalking behaviour on victims Research around stalking is still relatively in its embryonic stages, with the first anti-stalking laws being passed in 2012, making stalking a criminal offence in England and Wales. It is essential to understand stalking as a behaviour before it can be effectively tackled. Stalking as a whole …
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5 Unhelpful Habits You Should Leave in 2022 Old habits die hard but if you’re looking for new year’s resolution ideas, check out 5 unhelpful habits that would be good to break in the upcoming year. 1. Comparing yourself to others We all compare ourselves to others to a bigger or a smaller extent but …
4 Ways to Become More Optimistic While it’s impossible to always see the world through rose-tinted glasses, being an optimist is a useful ability that has been linked to increased happiness and success in life. Studies show that a positive outlook might even translate into better physical health. In 2007, researchers looked at the relationship …
