I wrote this letter a few years ago to my anxiety. So I thought I would share it. Dear Anxiety, I never imagined that I would write this letter to you, I imagined us growing old together with years of tears and resentment. I always felt like you controlled me as if you were stronger … Continue reading Dear Anxiety
Category: mental health
The Quran and Mental Health
I wrote this article some time ago for the psychologist magazine but I wanted to leave it here as well in case someone found it useful. Recently I read on a renowned charity website an article regarding the stigma attached to mental health in Muslim societies; that it is a ‘Western’ philosophy and that it … Continue reading The Quran and Mental Health
Does the pain of rejection magnify the sweetness of revenge?
The Neuroscience of Revenge In the 1800s the French coined the term- ‘revenge is a dish best served cold’. The idea behind this is that revenge is more satisfying when one has had time to prepare vengeance that is well-planned, long-feared, or unexpected. We feel rejected when our friends don’t return our texts, and our … Continue reading Does the pain of rejection magnify the sweetness of revenge?
What are the brain differences of people with ADHD? A cognitive neuroscience review of The aetiology of ADHD
ADHD is the most common neurodevelopment disorder of childhood and has a strong persistence throughout the individual's lifespan. ADHD is characterised by age-inappropriate behaviour is thought to affect between 3% and 5% of all school-aged children (Buitelaar, 2002) age-inappropriate behaviour typically characterises it. ADHD is a lifelong disorder which can increase morbidity, including impaired academic … Continue reading What are the brain differences of people with ADHD? A cognitive neuroscience review of The aetiology of ADHD
Brain fog: What is it?
So many of us experience a heavy feeling in our heads or our heads feeling fuzzy, where we can’t concentrate or recall information. It was once described to me like this- imagine you are a knight in a forest full of overgrown brambles, you take out your sword to chop away the brambles so you … Continue reading Brain fog: What is it?
Our brains and mental health
What happens when our brains go wrong? Frances Samah Our brains are something fascinating, it can send information up to an impressive 268 miles per hour. This is faster than Formula 1 race cars which top out at 240 mph. Our brains can generate up to 50,000 thoughts per day. Twenty-five percent of the … Continue reading Our brains and mental health
Ghosting- The Psychological Impacts
The Psychological impacts of Ghosting- Why does it hurt so much? Nobody likes being ignored, especially by someone they adore. Do you remember as a child when you had misbehaved all day, and your mother had reached the end of her patience, but instead of continuing to shout she gave you the silent treatment? She … Continue reading Ghosting- The Psychological Impacts
