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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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