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Clarity for the chaos
The Mental Health Edit
A collection of insights on navigating anxiety, breaking cycles, and finding your footing in the modern world.
Limerence and the art of detachment
When a crush becomes an unhealthy obsession, there's usually something deeper going on. Limerence hijacks your brain's reward system, and understanding it is the first step to breaking free.
How to know if your relationship is over
Wondering if your relationship is over or just going through a rough patch? Here's how to tell the difference – and how couples therapy can help you get clarity instead of just staying stuck in limbo.
Stop the spiral: DBT for anxious attachment
Anxious attachment sometimes feels like an emotional rollercoaster, but Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help. Here are specific DBT skills that can be used to hack your nervous system.
IFS: The parts of you that show up in your dating life
Ever feel like different versions of you take turns running your dating life? Internal Family Systems explains why parts show up in relationships – and how understanding them can calm the chaos and reduce self-sabotage.
Can EMDR actually help you move on from your ex?
Breakups are a form of trauma, and talk therapy isn't always enough. Discover how EMDR therapy can help you process the pain and finally move on from the heartbreak loop.
How to decenter men: A guide for lovergirls
A step-by-step guide to decentering men, reclaiming your energy, and keeping your heart soft in a cynical world.
Dating app fatigue: Why swiping drains you
Why is swiping so exhausting? It’s not just you – it’s the design. Learn why the apps trigger burnout, the neuroscience of the "ick," and how to protect your peace while looking for connection online.
The “right person, wrong time” myth
You met the perfect person, but the timing was off. Or was it? This post unpacks why "right person, wrong time" is usually a comforting lie and why emotional availability is actually a non-negotiable trait.
Is having a boyfriend embarrassing? A therapist’s take
Vogue says having a boyfriend is out. But is this empowerment, or just avoidance? Unpacking the "boyfriend cringe" phenomenon and why vulnerability feels so embarrassing right now.
Why ChatGPT is your bestie but can’t be your therapist
Trauma-dumping to ChatGPT at 2am again? We’ve all been there. But can a chatbot actually heal you? Here’s why you need more than an algorithm to heal your heart and break your toxic cycles.
Breakups and identity loss: Why they hurt so much
Breakups aren't just about losing a person – they’re about losing a potential future. Learn why emotional withdrawal feels so physical, why the brain panics, and how to rebuild a sense of self after the split.
Love bombing or real connection? How to tell
Love bombing feels like a fairytale but is often a trap. Learn to spot the signs of future faking, distinguish intensity from intimacy, and understand why "too good to be true" usually is exactly that.
Attachment styles and modern dating
Your attachment style may the reason for your dating anxiety, confusion, or emotional burnout. Understanding your patterns can explain why certain dynamics feel addictive.