Tag: Anxiety
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Ending the Guilt: Navigating Painful Sex and Endometriosis with Compassion and Care
Understanding the Painful Cycle For many people with endometriosis, sex can become a source of fear rather than pleasure. Recurrent pain during arousal and intercourse can trigger a cycle where anxiety and fear lead to avoidance. This avoidance, in turn, dampens arousal and lowers libido, making it harder to enjoy sex even when intimacy is…
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Endometriosis and Painful Sex: Coping and Confidence
Understanding the cycle: pain, fear, and intimacy Many people with endometriosis experience pain during sex, which can trigger a cycle of anxiety, avoidance, and reduced arousal. This isn’t just physical—it can affect self-esteem, trust, and emotional closeness with a partner. Acknowledging the cycle is the first step toward breaking it. You are not alone, and…
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Rabiya Mateo Opens Up About Depression: A Bold Conversation on Mental Health
Rabiya Mateo, the Filipino beauty queen turned TV host, has publicly shared a candid account of her struggle with depression and anxiety. In a heartfelt post dated January 16, 2025, Mateo revealed that she was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxious distress. Her admission marks a significant moment in the ongoing conversation about mental…
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Rising Anxiety Among Malaysian Kids: Understanding the Quiet Epidemic
Rising Anxiety Among Malaysian Kids: What the Data Suggests Petaling Jaya — Malaysian children and adolescents are contending with a growing wave of anxiety disorders, a trend that experts say shows little sign of abating. While not every child experiences clinical anxiety, clinicians and educators report rising numbers of students seeking help for persistent worry,…
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Rising Anxiety Among Malaysian Kids: Causes and Help
Rising Anxiety Among Malaysian Kids: A Growing Concern Petaling Jaya, Malaysia — The mood inside many classrooms, homes, and playgrounds is shifting as more children show signs of anxiety disorders. Health professionals say the rise is real and multi-faceted, driven by a combination of social isolation, digital lives, and academic pressures that can overwhelm young…
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Not all January anxiety is bad for you, mental health organisation says
January anxiety isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience New year jitters, calendar resets, and the pressure to set and meet goals can trigger a range of emotional responses. Aware, the national mental health organisation, emphasises that not all January anxiety is harmful. In fact, some level of stress at the start of the year can serve as…
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Not All January Anxiety Is Bad for You, Says Aware
Understanding January Anxiety For many, the start of a new year brings renewed goals and a sense of possibility. For others, January can trigger a wave of stress, worries about finances, and the lingering darkness of winter. Aware, the national mental health organisation, emphasises that not all January anxiety is harmful. In fact, a certain…
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Can’t shake intrusive thoughts? It may be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
Understanding intrusive thoughts and OCD Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary ideas that pop into your mind and can feel distressing or alarming. For many people, these thoughts are momentary and do not reflect their values or intentions. When they become persistent, repetitive, and cause significant anxiety or compulsive behaviors, they may be a sign of…
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Understanding intrusive thoughts and when they signal OCD
What are intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary ideas that pop into your mind. They can be alarming, strange, or upsetting, and they often feel out of character. For many people, these thoughts are fleeting and don’t reflect who they are or what they want. The key is that they carry little to no…
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Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Signs of OCD and Practical Help
Understanding intrusive thoughts and their impact Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary ideas, images, or urges that pop into your mind. They can be disturbing, strange, or even shocking. For many people, these thoughts are brief and non-threatening, fading away as quickly as they arrive. For others, however, intrusive thoughts can feel persistent enough to disrupt…