Browse every article on stress, anxiety, depression and real-life emotional difficulties, written by Adewale Ademuyiwa.
When depression creeps in, it's like a thick fog that shrouds your mind and body, making it hard to see a way out.One of the most frustrating things about depression is how it can make you want to...…
Have you ever looked into a mirror, deeply into your own eyes, and wondered, "Who am I, really?"The truth though is that we all carry invisible backpacks filled with the weight of our past. Some ar...…
You're sitting alone in your dark apartment, surrounded by empty pizza boxes and crumpled up tissues. It's easy to get stuck in this cycle of isolation, where every attempt at human connection feel...…
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the thought of taking on a big project or challenge? Perhaps the fear of not being able to cope has held you back from pursuing your dreams and reaching your ful...…
Listen to the podcastThat feeling hits hard - like an old, misshapen sweater shoved in the back of a drawer, knowing it will never be chosen again. That's exactly how trauma can make you feel about...…
The door slams shut.Carla stands, heart pounding, a mere spectator to the hurtful words that linger in the air like a suffocating fog.Her family, the ones who should be her champions, have become h...…
What's it like to always feel like you're walking on eggshells, never knowing what others will think of you? People pleasing is when we try to be someone else just to get approval from others.We mi...…
What is anxietyAnxiety is a natural physiological response to stressors or negative emotions. However, when it becomes persistent or severe, it can create symptoms that negatively affect a person’s...…
There's no way around it—we all go through some rough patches in life. It's as human as breathing.We all experience emotional pain as part of life.When you go through a breakup, lose a job, or when...…
Low self-esteem therapy, at its core, is a journey of self-discovery and self-improvement. It's like embarking on a voyage across a vast ocean, where the individual is the ship, and the therapist i...…