
Anorexia and achievement: The hidden link between control and worth
This blog shows how anorexia and perfectionism tend to stem from the same sources and how the desire for control—while fostered by society—actually conceals deep emotional agony.
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This blog shows how anorexia and perfectionism tend to stem from the same sources and how the desire for control—while fostered by society—actually conceals deep emotional agony.
Calorie counting, when rooted in control rather than self-care, can morph into a quiet battle with your own mind. Let’s explore the psychology beneath food tracking, its emotional ripple effects, and how Unburdened You Org offers paths back to a nourishing relationship with food.
while therapy apps offer accessibility and convenience, they often fall short in addressing the nuanced emotional realities of expats and migrants.
Political anxiety is no fleeting discomfort—it quietly chip away at our mental well-being, leading to burnout, emotional fatigue, and what many experience as high-functioning depression.
Many international students across Europe are quietly grappling with a mental health crisis fuelled by isolation, financial strain, and obstacles in the job market. This silent struggle isn’t about missing home-
Sometimes, the weight of carrying a dream slowly becomes the burden that breaks us.