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Unmasking
Masking is where you change your behaviour in order to ‘fit in’ with others and not ‘stand out’. Sometimes this is a conscious decision, but
Masking is where you change your behaviour in order to ‘fit in’ with others and not ‘stand out’. Sometimes this is a conscious decision, but
When someone is struggling, it is really important to listen to them, so they feel less alone. You might not have a solution for their
You’ve probably heard of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), but have you ever heard of PMDD? (If you haven’t heard of PMS we recommend reading this book)
Everybody has days where they feel sad or fed-up; it is normal for our moods to change according to what is happening in our lives.
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, panic or worry and is your brain’s way of trying to keep you healthy, safe and alive. Because anxiety
A shutdown has all the same overwhelming and distressing feelings as a meltdown, but instead of the feelings being expressed outwardly, they are trapped inside.
Our brain is divided into different areas – each different area does a different job. The Cortex – this is our ‘thinking’ brain which