One of the worst things about being in an abusive relationship is that you don’t always know that you’re in one. Abuse can take many forms, and it’s not always obvious to the parties involved that there’s abuse present. Abuse can also happen subtly over time, which can make it seem normal even though it’s […]
As many as one in six school students in Australia experience bullying at least once a week. Being bullied can result in negative outcomes such as depression, anger, and anxiety. If you’re being bullied, it’s important to tell an adult about it and to remove yourself from harm’s way. Rebuilding your self-esteem is the next […]
Why should your stop Cutting? 1. You Need Your Arms Think about all the things you do with your arms. Every thing form hugging a friend to holding a baby or just feeding your self. On the practical side lets not forget going to the bathroom. Arms are very important parts of your body and […]
Bullying is a common and frequent problem in schools and amongst children of all ages. Typically, bullying has referred to physical aggression and verbal taunting from one child to another. The ‘victim’ is often pushed around and physically hurt along with being teased and taunted by a seemingly stronger child. However, bullying has evolved to […]
Anger is one of the most commonly experienced emotions and in many cases it is a perfectly healthy and progressive emotion. Everyone feels angry at one time or another. Feeling angry is a good sign that something is happening that is not right or feels unjust. Anger kicks your defence system into action and allows […]
Mad. Angry. Pissed off. Livid. Frustrated. Fuming. Boiling. Agro. Furious. Cross. Outraged. And so the list goes. All of these words often refer to the same emotion – anger. Sometimes people don’t even realise they are angry because other feelings are stronger – depression, hurt, fear. Physical symptoms may include tight muscles, headaches, elevated blood […]
Most of us at some stage have encountered situations, either through social activity or even just as a member of the public, where we have been approached by a person or persons in a manner that has left us feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. In these situations, most people can physically remove themselves from the situation, […]
Your partner is giving you the infamous silent treatment once again and this time like so many others in the past, you have no idea what you’ve done to deserve it. Or maybe you do know what triggered your partner this time. Either way, you walk around on eggshells trying not to extend the silence […]
The symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are diverse and affect a range of areas of functioning. As a result it can be really difficult to watch your partner go through a post traumatic response. You may find he or she becomes volatile and easily irritable. He may snap at you or be intolerant and moody. […]
It is not uncommon for people who have been abused as children to forget the abuse. Many studies have been conducted in this area resulting in numerous psychologists believing that forgetting abuse is an unconscious mechanism to block out the painful and traumatic incidents in order to protect the individual. This could happen in a […]
