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How do you support your own mental health during a major life transition?
I am going through a major life change, a job loss, a move, and a relationship ending all at once. Everything feels unce…
🏷 mental health
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Is alcohol dependence the same as alcoholism and how do you know if you have a problem?
I drink most evenings to wind down and decompress. I do not think I am an alcoholic because I function fine at work and …
28
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How do you know if you have depression or if you are just sad?
I have been feeling low for a few months now. I sleep too much, lost interest in things I used to enjoy, and feel hopele…
2
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How do you stop comparing yourself to others on social media?
I know social media is a highlight reel but I still find myself feeling terrible about my life when I scroll. How do you…
22
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How do you break a habit of emotional eating?
I eat when I am stressed, bored, sad, and sometimes when I am happy. Food has become my primary coping mechanism and I a…
1
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How do you deal with burnout when you cannot afford to quit your job?
I am completely burned out at work. I dread every morning, I have no energy, and I feel like I am just going through the…
23
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What causes someone to become emotionally numb?
For the past year I have barely felt anything. No real sadness or happiness, just a flat grey feeling. I used to feel th…
43
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How do you cope when therapy is not working or is not accessible?
I know I need professional help but I cannot afford therapy and there are very long waiting lists in my area. In the mea…
23
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Why do I feel lonely even in a relationship?
I have a partner and we spend time together but I still feel deeply lonely. Is something wrong with me or with the relat…
24
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What causes someone to develop anxiety in a relationship?
I never had anxiety before but since I started dating my current partner I feel constantly worried that they will leave …
26
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Why do I feel more lonely after spending time on social media?
I scroll through Instagram when I am feeling lonely but I almost always feel worse afterward, not better. Seeing everyon…
10
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What makes some people more resilient than others?
I have a colleague who has been through objectively terrible circumstances and seems completely fine while I struggle to…
11
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How do you recover from a gambling addiction?
I have a serious gambling problem that has cost me my savings and damaged my relationships. I have tried to stop on my o…
23
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How do you stop the cycle of negative self-talk?
My inner critic is relentless. I talk to myself in ways I would never speak to another person. I call myself stupid, wor…
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How do you stop overthinking in a relationship?
I analyze every text message my partner sends me. If they take too long to reply I start imagining worst case scenarios.…