Phobias are irrational fears of an object, situation or activity that are so pronounced that people with a phobia will go to any lengths to avoid it. Current estimates of the percentage of the population that have phobias are around 10%. This is quite a significant number of people whose quality of life in some […]
Stress and anxiety have become common place in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Before long the feeling of stress becomes so familiar that we no longer notice the constant pressurised feeling and it is only when we begin to experience full blown anxiety attacks that we realise it is time to slow […]
Is it wise to come out a work and if so what are the risks and how do you manage them? The decision to come out at work is a really difficult one. Not everyone is accepting of alternate sexual orientations and gender identities so there is a risk of being discriminated against and having […]
With divorce rates on the increase and infidelity being the leading cause of broken marriages, some couples have turned to having open relationships as a means to solving their intimacy problems. Still others believe that they are naturally polyamorous and couldn’t imagine an exclusive, monogamous relationship. The percentage of people engaging in open relationships is […]
Everyone feels a little jealous at times. In many cases it is flattering and illustrates how much your partner loves you. But don’t be fooled – jealousy is not love, it is insecurity and when it spins out of control it can be very damaging to the relationship. If you are dealing with a jealous […]
Depression can affect more than just the person diagnosed with the illness. In a relationship the collateral damage may include a breakdown in communication and a break down in sexual intimacy. People who are depressed often feel misunderstood and alone so they may stop telling those around them how they feel. The illness can also […]
When to disclose your trans status is a very complicated issue indeed, and is a topic that has been under hot debate for a while in the trans community. When dating someone who is not transgender and is not aware of your trans status, the matter can become very tricky with a variety of views […]
Post-partum, or post natal, depression is a common condition generally affecting women who have recently given birth. It is not unusual for new mums to feel overwhelmed by the new demands being placed on them and the (exhausting) adjustment to having a new addition to the family. But research shows that dads can get post […]
Many people dabble in drug use in our community and a smaller number of these people go on to develop serious problems with drugs and addiction. The problem of addiction has obvious health and psychological consequences for the user. Nevertheless, an often under recognised problem is the impact that drug users have on families and […]
Reading someone else’s emotions or deciphering their decision making abilities can be challenging because people tend to keep their true feelings hidden most of the time. There are a few ways in which you can detect whether or not a loved one is depressed, along with ways you can help during their time of need. […]
