Mental Health

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High-Functioning Depression: Can You Have Depression and Still Function Normally?

You wake up on time. You go to work. You answer messages, meet deadlines, attend family events, and somehow keep everything moving. From the outside, you may look completely fine. But inside, everything feels heavier than it used to. You are tired even after resting. Things you once enjoyed barely interest you. Conversations take effort.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Signs, Causes & Treatment

Borderline personality disorder is often discussed online through labels such as “toxic,” “manipulative,” or “emotionally unstable.” Those descriptions are not only unhelpful; they can make a complex and treatable mental health condition much harder to understand. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a recognised mental health condition that can affect how a person experiences emotions, sees

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Anxious Attachment: Signs, Causes & Relationship Effects

Anxious Attachment: Signs and How It Affects Relationships A delayed reply should not always feel like a relationship crisis. But sometimes it does. Your partner is quieter than usual, takes longer to respond, or says they need some space. Almost immediately, your mind starts filling in the gaps: Are they upset with me? Are they

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Emotional Regulation: Why Your Emotions Feel So Strong and How to Manage Them

You know you are reacting more strongly than you want to, but in the moment it feels difficult to stop. A small criticism stays in your head for hours. One unanswered message makes you anxious. During an argument, you say something you regret later. Or you do the opposite—you shut down, stop talking and cannot

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Young Indian woman feeling emotionally flat and losing interest in hobbies, a possible sign of anhedonia

Lost Interest in Everything? It Could Be Anhedonia – Here’s What It Means

You may still be going to work, attending college, answering messages and doing everything expected of you. But the things you once enjoyed no longer feel the same. Meeting friends feels like effort. Your favourite food does not excite you. You start a movie and lose interest halfway through. A good result at work or

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How Mental Health Affects Daily Health and Self-Care

Mental health affects how people think, feel, behave, and manage daily responsibilities. Depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and other mental health conditions can influence sleep, energy, motivation, eating habits, relationships, and personal care. Mental health and oral hygiene are linked. This shows how emotional well-being can affect the body. During difficult times, basic routines like showering,

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Mental Health After Brain Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery

When people hear “brain injury,” they often think of physical problems: Headaches and dizziness Fatigue and poor concentration Memory lapses But one of the most overlooked consequences of a brain injury is its impact on mental health. Survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, or even mild head trauma often face emotional struggles that last

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10 Types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) You Should Know

Updated: November 2025 · Added clearer breakdown of OCD subtypes and updated clinical language. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not just about being tidy or cautious, it’s a mental health condition that affects how people think, feel, and act. Obsessions → unwanted, repetitive thoughts or fears (e.g., germs, safety, morality). Compulsions → behaviors or mental rituals

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Ghosting, Breadcrumbing & Emotional Unavailability – Why Dating Feels So Anxious

Dating in 2025 feels harder than ever. People disappear without a word, send mixed signals, or stay emotionally closed off. And all of this is leaving people anxious and tired of dating. Research shows 44% of people say ghosting affects their mental health for a long time. It can trigger overthinking, anxiety, and even depression.

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