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Avoidant

Avoidant attachment and impact on relationships

Understanding avoidant attachment: In an age when the value of human life is high, and humans are living longer than ever, afterwards, we find ourselves navigating the twist and certainly turns of long-term relationships never previously seen. Each relationship contains complex factors pertaining to and influencing communication, bringing together mini cultures, intergenerational experiences and individuality …

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Am I overthinking?

Overthink (verb) To think too much about something: to put too much time into thinking or analysing something in a way that is more harmful than helpful (Merriam-Webster online dictionary).   When does it become a problem?    We all sometimes spend time overthinking, lying awake at night, ruminating about the past, trying to predict …

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Feeling full (of shame): Understanding the Impacts of Binge Eating Disorder

Binge-eating is not entirely unusual – we’ve all been guilty of it, especially during the festive season! In fact, the practice of over-indulging in food is becoming increasingly common, with research suggesting that the number of Australians who binge eat at least weekly has doubled (if not more!) since the late 1990s. While we all …

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Working Towards Mental Health Recovery

Work, both paid and voluntary, has countless positive benefits for people’s wellbeing. These benefits are especially directed towards mental health and emotional wellbeing. Research has suggested that undertaking work may actually be good for you. While receiving a steady income is nice, it’s the other factors that come with meaningful employment that improve overall life …

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