If you’ve never been depressed it’s hard to understand the blanket of gloom that seems to completely envelop those battling the disease. Why won’t they just snap out of it? you wonder, it’s not the end of the world! ‘’Try to look on the bright side’’, you entreat. Or ‘’Cheer up – God is on …
What Being Depressed is Really Like – see into the minds of those battling the disease Read More »
They’re charming and sweet. You feel yourself being swept clean off your feet. But think twice before you commit yourself for the long haul. Do you really know this person who says they love you? —————————- Abuse, be it physical, sexual or emotional, is all about power and control. It has absolutely nothing to do …
If our emotions were a family, anger would be the black sheep. It would be dressed in edgy but trendy clothes (mostly black) fearless and rebellious but also the one who would give you his last dime when you were in desperate need and had nowhere else to go. Clearly unrestrained anger can be extremely …
Signs of impending suicide are not always clear. Not everyone with depression gets withdrawn and moody. Most are highly functional, dependable people who battle with the desire to end their lives yet wake up every morning and go to work anyway. ___________________ I lost a colleague to suicide some years ago. If anything, I learnt …
Could You Tell If Your Friend Was Suicidal? – Signs that hint at the turbulence within Read More »
Why do some relationships struggle while others wax strong? Some couples seem to get lovelier with age while others look twice their age. Hint: It’s all about meeting emotional needs… ________________________ Q- What’s the most important thing in a relationship? A- Meeting each other’s emotional needs Emotional needs are a bit like the …
About 11 million people inject drugs, of which 1.3 million are living with HIV, 5.5 Million with Hepatitis C and 1 million with both HIV and Hepatitis C. – WHO Drug addiction is a real and scary phenomenon. But why do people take drugs and how does addiction occur? I hope reading the true story …
Many people work jobs they hate for lack of better options. We all have the occasional bad Mondays, challenging weeks and disappointing quarters (which we barely survive but come out having learnt valuable lessons). Many jobs are stressful but not necessarily toxic. But when work related stress begins to negatively impact on your life then …
Signs You’re in a Toxic Work Environment and How to Handle it Read More »
You’ve been on several diets on and off for years. You’ve tried exercising and all sorts of fads and trendy therapies. You’ve even lost some weight along the line, only to have it resurface some time later. Your inability to lose weight and keep it off could be because you’ve ignored a very important factor. …
Super Effective Weight Loss Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard About Read More »
Many of us have found it difficult to sleep at some point in our lives. It can be really frustrating and may lead some to try all sorts of remedies (like sleeping pills and alcohol) in their attempt to fall asleep. Truth is a lot of people don’t fully understand why they’re unable to sleep …
Is that sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing a simple panic attack or a deadly heart attack? _____________________ Their raised voices could be heard by the neighbours. It was Hadiza and Mohammed – the couple that everyone admired- even strived to emulate. The pain in her voice was unmistakable when she screamed. His voice sounded …
