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Understanding the signs of depression in men

Dr Elena Touroni — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:24:25 +0000

Depression can be an incredibly isolating experience, and for men, it often comes with its own set of unique challenges. While mental health awareness has grown, many men still face a struggle when it comes to recognising and addressing their depression. Society often expects men to be stoic and resilient, which can make it difficult […]

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Why can’t I control my emotions?

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:53:59 +0000

Whether it’s losing your temper at the drop of a hat, unrelenting anxiety that follows you throughout the day or uncontrollable outbursts of crying that seem to have no end… When emotions overwhelm us like this, it can be hard to know what to do. You might be thinking, why does everyone else seem to […]

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I cry everyday – what is wrong with me?

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:27:16 +0000

It’s important to start off by saying, crying is a perfectly normal, and healthy way of expressing emotions. We all cry – it’s part of what it means to be human. And it’s a sign of emotional wellbeing to be able to acknowledge and express our feelings, instead of pushing them away or denying them. […]

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No one gets me: what to do when you feel misunderstood

Dr Elena Touroni — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:09:45 +0000

Do you feel like no one really gets you? That you’ve never properly felt emotionally supported by someone else before? It’s as though there’s a void, something missing – a sense of emptiness you can’t quite place… As human beings, we are all vulnerable. And no more so when we’re a child. If you look […]

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Why do we self-sabotage?

Dr Elena Touroni — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:44:07 +0000

What is self-sabotaging behaviour? Self-sabotage can be defined as any behaviour that goes against our self – our wider goals and values. Rarely do we set out to self-sabotage. In fact, it’s usually the reverse… You might be surprised to find out that most self-sabotaging behaviours stem from self-preservation. Sometimes we self-sabotage to escape uncomfortable […]

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Is there something wrong with me?

Dr Elena Touroni — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:29:10 +0000

Do you ever get the feeling that there’s something wrong with you? Perhaps everyone thinks you’ve “got it all together”, maybe you’re even very successful, with plenty of friends and a loving partner to boot… But underneath it all, you feel like a fraud. You can never seem to shake this feeling of shame… You’re […]

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How to be kind to yourself and why it’s important

Dr Elena Touroni — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:40:00 +0000

And if I asked you to name all the things you love… how long would it take for you to name yourself? We talk a lot about kindness as a value. It’s a quality we (hopefully!) look out for in our friends, colleagues, partners… And we know that kindness comes alongside all kinds of health […]

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“I Feel Like a Failure in Life”: Stopping the Past Shaping Your Future

Dr Elena Touroni — Fri, 19 May 2023 10:57:02 +0000

Do you ever get the feeling that everyone’s getting ahead of you? Perhaps it feels like no matter what you do, you’ll never catch up. At parties, you dread the whole, “so, what do you do?” because deep down you know you’re not living to your potential. Or maybe you’re doing pretty well for yourself, […]

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