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Oct 153 min read

The Power of Words: How Language Shapes the Perception of Pain

The way we describe pain and think about it can profoundly affect our experience of it. Pain is not just a physical sensation but also an...

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Oct 152 min read

Understanding the Link Between Catastrophising, Pain, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Chronic pain can be a challenging experience, often made worse by a mental habit called catastrophising. This is when someone imagines...

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Sep 19, 20231 min read

How to deal with an effort imbalance in your friendship

I shared some thoughts on friendship inbalances with Stylist Magazine: www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/family-friends/effort-imbalance-m...

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Jun 9, 20221 min read

What to do if you’re afraid your family will disown you for coming out

I shared a few of my thoughts on coming out with Metro.co.uk as part of Pride Month this year. https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/09/what-to-do-...

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