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Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The NHS website defines OCD as ‘a mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours’. OCD can affect men, women and children. Symptoms can sadly begin as early as 6 years old, but it often begins around puberty and early adulthood. Despite its prevalence, misconceptions and stigmas often surround this disorder. By understanding OCD and implementing [...]
The psychology of happiness
What is happiness? Happiness is a universal pursuit; it’s a state of being that humans have always appeared to yearn for. Yet, despite our relentless quest for it, happiness can often seem elusive and fleeting. What if the key to unlocking sustained happiness lies not in external circumstances, but actually within ourselves? Defining Happiness noun the state of being happy. [...]
The Complexities of Love Addiction
Love, as we have previously mentioned, is a fundamental human emotion. It has the positive power to uplift, inspire, and create deep connections. It can, however, lead to a dark place. Love addiction is a phenomenon where individuals become obsessively preoccupied with romantic relationships. This can manifest and is often to the detriment of the individual – highlighting intricate interplay [...]
Sex addiction
If you have difficulty breaking free of intrusive and repetitive sexual urges and thoughts, you might be living with what some people refer to as sex addiction. Sex addiction is a term that has gained significant attention in recent years, both in popular culture and in the realm of psychology. It’s a concept that is often surrounded by misunderstanding and [...]
Grief and bereavement. The devastating loss of losing somebody or something close to you
What is bereavement? When a person is bereaved it means that a loved one, or someone else important to them, has died. We tend to use the term ‘bereavement’ to describe the period after someone has died in which people who cared about them are grieving. Who can be affected by bereavement? Bereavement is a common experience and most of [...]
Infidelity: Understanding, Healing, and Moving Forward
According to research undertaken, 18-20% of married couples in the United Kingdom experienced infidelity. Infidelity does not always lead to divorce or a break-up. In fact, the statistics show us that around 53% of marriages that have experienced infidelity are able to recover after working through the issues. Infidelity is a topic that often evokes strong emotions, sparking debates, heartbreak, and a myriad of [...]
