We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits. • appeal of quick fixes, privacy and control • stigma fears and the urge to go it alone • readiness over resistance and avoidance loops • self-connection and compassionate self-talk • toxic positivity versus true validation • habits that help ADHD and daily stress...
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We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits. • appeal of quick fixes, privacy and control • stigma fears and the urge to go it alone • readiness over resistance and avoidance loops • self-connection and compassionate self-talk • toxic positivity versus true validation • habits that help ADHD and daily stress...
We explore the science behind why human connection is essential for survival, from attachment theory to why our brains respond so profoundly to face-to-face interaction. Loneliness isn't simply being alone but a profound feeling of disconnection that can persist even when surrounded by others. • Connection is crucial for safety and releases positive neurochemicals in our brains • Attachment theory explains our innate survival need to connect with caregivers • Digital connections don't activa...
Why Am I Like This?!
We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits. • appeal of quick fixes, privacy and control • stigma fears and the urge to go it alone • readiness over resistance and avoidance loops • self-connection and compassionate self-talk • toxic positivity versus true validation • habits that help ADHD and daily stress...
