Anxiety

15 May

Posted at 14:17h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Communication Difficulties, Depression Treatment, Emotional Dysregulation, Making Decisions, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Sleep Problems, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by

Experiencing anxiety and persistent work-related thoughts can stem from multiple factors, including elevated stress levels, heavy workloads, looming deadlines, or a fear of not meeting expectations. Let's delve into effective ways to manage workplace stress, identify and understand common anxiety triggers in a work setting,...

08 Jan

Posted at 09:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodiversity, Stress and Anxiety by

ADHD can often manifest differently in women and girls, showcasing distinct symptoms compared to men and boys. Anxiety, depression, and burnout often take center stage in women with undiagnosed ADHD, appearing as prominent symptoms. Typically, females may exhibit internalizing symptoms like inattention, feelings of low...

12 Dec

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Emotional Dysregulation, Grief and Loss, Making Decisions, Psychology Help, Relationship Breakup, Stress and Anxiety by

Break-ups, much like confronting the loss of a loved one or grappling with a chronic health condition, are frequently endured as a form of grief. In this blog we explore the five distinct stages involved in processing the grief and loss and emotional turmoil of...

11 Dec

Posted at 11:30h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Codependency & People Pleasing, Emotional Dysregulation, Making Decisions, Mindfulness and Somatic Practice, Polyvagal Theory, Psychology Help by

Psychologists use this term to highlight the pattern where individuals rely heavily on others for emotional validation and fulfillment, outsourcing their emotional needs to external sources....

03 Jun

Posted at 09:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Psychology Help by

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or RSD is characterised by heightened emotional sensitivity and a strong fear of rejection or criticism. The symptoms of RSD can manifest in various ways, impacting social interactions, academic or professional performance, and overall emotional well-being....

03 Feb

Posted at 09:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Autism Treatment, LGBT community, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Psychology Help, Stress and Anxiety by

Common misdiagnoses in girls and women with ASD include social anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, and ADHD. These are seen more commonly as some of the symptoms overlap with ASD, and girls tend to be less ‘overt’ in their presentation, making it...

18 Jan

Posted at 10:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Online Psychologist and Telehealth, Psychology Help, Self-Compassion by

The ADHD brain is like a race car - and every car needs brakes, a steering wheel, and gas. There is one problem though. You have bicycle brakes. Your brakes are not strong enough to control the powerful brain you’ve got. Sometimes, you race straight...

18 Jan

Posted at 10:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polyvagal Theory, Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by

During the COVID, it was no doubt as the lockdowns tracked along, the more evident that our mood, energy levels, motivation, hope, interest in usual activities, increased feelings of frustration and anger and thoughts including “what is the point” …started to heighten. These strategies will assist...

12 Dec

Posted at 10:43h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, PCOS & Women's Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Stress and Anxiety, Women’s Health by

The early weeks and months of motherhood can be a very tough and difficult time. It often comes with emotional confusion and overload for mothers. During this time, mothers experience significant changes. This transformation is called Matrescence. ...