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...
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts that pop into our heads and can cause distress when our brains get stuck in loops trying to make sense of them. • Intrusive thoughts are normal but can become problematic when we can't let them go • Our brains create these thoughts as warning systems when we feel anxious or threatened • Childhood experiences and parenting styles can influence what intrusive thoughts we develop • Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD) can make it harder to in...
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...
