What began as the darkest chapter of my career turned into unexpected growth. Losing a job I once loved forced me to redefine success, rediscover balance, and rebuild confidence. "Despair and Development" traces that transformation — from rejection and uncertainty to renewal, resilience, and the surprising freedom of starting again.
For over a year, I avoided sitting alone with my thoughts — drowning reflection in noise, work, and music. "Avoidance of Self Discovery" explores why silence can feel unbearable, how constant stimulation masks deeper truths, and what happens when we finally dare to listen to the chaos within.
Behind every statistic lies a story — one of pain, silence, and preventable loss. "Bullying, Depression and Suicide" explores how cruelty and humiliation can spiral into despair, why both victims and perpetrators suffer, and what research reveals about this growing crisis. Understanding the cycle is our first step toward breaking it.
We all crave control — but life rarely plays by our rules. "Fear of the Unknown" explores how anxiety about the uncontrollable can quietly dictate our choices, limit growth, and fuel self-doubt. Blending science, reflection, and personal experience, it offers strategies to unlearn fear and embrace uncertainty as a path toward purpose.
Insecurity is universal — a quiet thread connecting us all. "Do Not Let Our Insecurities Define Us" gathers honest reflections from people of different ages and professions, revealing the shared weight of self-doubt. Through collective vulnerability, it reminds us that acknowledging our insecurities is not weakness, but the first step toward self-acceptance.
Grief is universal — but should it ever be considered a mental illness? "Is Grief a Mental Illness?" explores the debate surrounding Pathological Grief Disorder, questioning where natural mourning ends and clinical diagnosis begins. Blending science, empathy, and reflection, it challenges the medicalization of emotion while advocating compassion, counselling, and open conversation.
Social anxiety and loneliness are deeply intertwined — one fuels the other in a quiet, painful cycle. "Social Anxiety and Loneliness" explores how fear of judgment can isolate us, and how isolation, in turn, harms our minds and bodies. Blending science with empathy, it highlights why connection is vital for survival.
Anxiety often hides behind opportunity. It’s that trembling mix of fear and hope we feel when standing at the edge of change. But what if anxiety isn’t just a warning — what if it’s a sign we care deeply about our future? Don’t silence it. Learn from it.
Self-criticism can be relentless — a quiet voice that chips away at confidence, joy, and self-worth. But it’s not truth; it’s habit. Recognising when you’re too hard on yourself is the first step to breaking free. It’s time to silence that inner saboteur and start approving of yourself instead.
When you get trapped inside your own head, perfectionism and self-doubt can become your worst enemies. We chase impossible standards, forgetting that perfection doesn’t exist — only progress does. Learning to silence that inner critic and embrace imperfection is the first step toward genuine confidence and peace of mind.
This is mental health. 