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Sandwich Generation: Feeling Alone in a Full House
Someone sits down and lists the people they look after, the lifts, the school runs, the doctor visits for a parent, and the late-night calls from a young adult still finding their feet, and then they go quiet. The house is full. The calendar is full. Yet they describe a specific kind of loneliness that […]
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Feeling Lonely Even When Not Alone: What Helps
Here’s what I’ve noticed in the rooms lately. Someone sits with me, tells me their days are full. Family nearby, colleagues they chat with, maybe even a weekend braai or two. Yet they describe this persistent sense of being on the outside looking in. Like they’re performing a connection but not quite landing in it. […]
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High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs You’re Missing
Here’s what I’ve noticed, even more prevalently than usual, in my practice lately. Someone walks in who looks like they have it all together. Great job, busy family life, the kind of person others turn to for advice. But when they sit down, their shoulders stay tight, and their words come out in a rush. […]
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Understanding Body Dysmorphia
Truthfully, there are days when the mirror feels less like a reflection and more like an enemy. You catch a glimpse of yourself and something just feels off — a nose that seems too prominent, skin that looks wrong, or a feature that dominates your thoughts no matter how many times you try to push […]
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Understanding Emotional Triggers: Why You Overreact Sometimes
Have you ever found yourself reacting harshly to something that other people seem to brush off? A taxi cuts you off in traffic, and suddenly you’re fuming for the next hour. Someone blows their nose a bit too loudly nearby, and irritation spikes through you. Or the way a colleague speaks to you leaves you […]
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EMDR Therapy: Healing Trauma Gently
Here’s what I’ve noticed in my practice. Some mornings, a client sits across from me carrying a weight that words don’t quite reach. They describe the anxiety that arrives without warning, the way certain sounds or smells pull them straight back into an old moment, or the quiet exhaustion of feeling stuck even though “it […]
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How to trust yourself when your mind won’t settle
You probably didn’t search “how to trust yourself” because things are going well. More likely, you made a decision recently and then… something shifted. A quiet doubt crept in. You replayed it. You asked someone else what they think. You may have even changed your mind, not because it felt right, but because you suddenly […]
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I’M DONE WITH THIS EFFIN YEAR!
Dear Friends, If, like most people, you feel 2025 hasn’t exactly been kind and you desperately need to drag your weary body off for a well-deserved break, you have come to the right place. From my side, as a personal note, I found this year especially challenging. I’m not sure if it’s typical year-end burnout […]
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Complicated Grief Symptoms: When Grief Won’t Let Go
It’s been eight months since your mother passed, and you’re experiencing complicated grief symptoms that won’t ease. Your friends keep asking when you’ll “get back to normal,” but here’s the truth: you’re not stuck in the past. Instead, you’re drowning in a present that feels impossible to navigate. Your chest tightens every time someone mentions […]
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Financial Anxiety: Why You Can’t Stop Worrying About Money in South Africa
Financial anxiety keeps you awake at 3 AM, even when your bills are paid. You check your banking app obsessively, feel guilty buying coffee, and spiral when petrol prices rise. Your partner says you’re paranoid, but you can’t shake the feeling that disaster is always one month away. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. […]
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