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Burnout happens we encounter ongoing stress and frustration, with no time to relax and recharge. When you are studying, you are learning something new. Yes, I am sounding like Captain Obvious but stick with me here I’ve thought this through, it will make sense. When at University, you are training to get a qualification in […]

It is no secret that university can be a stressful time. With exams, assignments, and social pressures, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed. But what happens when the stress becomes too much and affects your mental health? Psychosis can manifest during times of stress and can cause hallucinations or delusions. If you are experiencing

Axe throwing – Book with a friend(s) to go axe throwing as it can be therapeutic. It puts your body through a physical workout that is also beneficial to your mental health. It can help relieve built-up anxiety and stress. Feel the tension quickly vanish as you hurl metal axes at wooden targets. Google your

This article mentions suicide so read it with care. It has details on how to find help and support. Suicidal thoughts are common, and many people at some point in their lifetime think about suicide. Feelings of Suicide can be frightening and confusing and rather difficult to make sense of. First, they can go from

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is also referred to as Emotionally unstable personality Disorder (EUPD). To understand it a bit more read my earlier blog about EUPD Diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder takes time as it’s not always clear from a one-off assessment but becomes clearer over time. That’s why it is almost impossible for your psychiatrist

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) is a type of personality disorder sometimes referred to as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but both mean the same thing. Those diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder /Borderline Personality Disorder Personality are among the most stigmatized of all major mental illnesses due to societal prejudices. This is mainly because of

Distorted thinking patterns are common and that’s normal. Hands up if you sometimes speak to yourself. People who never speak to themselves are either not telling the truth or doing something wrong. We all have our self-talks and that’s fine. However, if these distorted thinking patterns are left unchecked, they can lead us down a

Loneliness is common at University and can often lead to a deterioration in our mental state. In this blog I share personal coping strategies to help you cope with Loneliness. Going to University can be an incredibly thrilling experience for many reasons. For example; being away from home, meeting new people, making your own decisions,

Self-care is making yourself a priority. Is that selfish? Absolutely not!! And I will tell you why! Self-care is simply the practice of taking care of oneself to promote health and wellbeing. This could be through behavior or acts. In other words, the acts that we take for ourselves to develop, protect, maintain, and improve