The desire to build stronger self-esteem is one of the underlying issues that brings people into therapy. If your self-esteem is low, you can end up being hard on yourself, you blame yourself for things that aren’t your fault, and this can lead to low mood and feelings of worthlessness. With higher self-esteem, you feel
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And, if you are, what is the problem with that? You might think that being a perfectionist is a good thing because it gets you closer to reaching your goals and being flawless, but actually your quest for ‘perfect’ can cut you off from a lot of really good things and lead you into depression
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Growing up with a mentally ill mum has had its challenges. From first memories of not being able to reach her through the bars of my cot to the fantastic conversations we have today, my Mum has been the source of fantastic comedy anecdotes, excruciating embarrassment and concerned confusion for my whole life. It’s all
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Many people do not experience any after-effects after they have had a termination. In fact, the majority of women have positive responses to abortion, and experience a sense of relief and a feeling of confidence that they’ve made the right decision for them. But some people, even those who least expected to feel that way,
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