The False SelfMost of us present different sides of ourselves depending on the situation. It is necessary to live in a social world. But what happens when we lose the ability to express our authentic selves spontaneously and creatively all or most of the time? When can our “false self” become unhealthy?
Orthorexia - An Unhealthy ObsessionIn order to slim down and avoid obesity-related medical issues, people have felt pressure to modify their eating habits in some way. But what happens when a person becomes too consumed with healthy eating? Can too much of a good thing be bad?
Identity CrisisHave you ever felt confused about who you are or where your life is going? Have you ever questioned the meaning and value of your existence? If you answered yes to these questions, you may have been experiencing an identity crisis. Hopping Roller Coasters Book ReviewHopping Roller Coasters by Rachel Pappas is the story of her tumultuous journey raising a daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder while she herself struggles with the same disorder. A Friend in Need is a Friend IndeedYou need to do something that is causing a bit of worry. You ask a friend to go with you feeling that his or her presence will help ease your anxiety. Does having a friend with you really make those activities less worrisome? Well, according to the latest research, the answer is yes. Techniques to Help Manage AnxietyWe all feel some anxiety some of the time. It usually comes upon us when we are entertaining thoughts related to fear or self-doubt. This article provides some techniques that can help to reduce its impending intensity as well as the amount of time we may spend in the throes of an anxious episode.
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