Depression is a serious mental health condition that extends far beyond ordinary sadness. It is a persistent state of low mood, emptiness, and loss of interest in life. The world feels heavy, colourless, and exhausting. As author Andrew Solomon wrote, “The opposite of depression is...
Obsessive thinking is when the same thought or worry plays on repeat in your mind, refusing to leave. Unlike normal reflection, it feels urgent and uncontrollable. It hijacks attention and drowns out everything else. As Edgar Allan Poe wrote, “I have no faith in human perfectibility...
Perfectionism is the relentless drive to be flawless and the belief that anything less is failure. It sets impossibly high standards and criticises harshly when they are not met. As Brené Brown explains, “Perfectionism is not the same as striving to be your best. It is the belief...
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, even when you have time to rest. It leaves you tired during the day and frustrated at night. The mind refuses to shut down, replaying worries and thoughts. As Shakespeare wrote in Macbeth, “Sleep that knits up the ravelled...
Self-doubt is the voice inside that questions your abilities and worth. Worry is the mind’s tendency to imagine worst-case scenarios. Together, they form a powerful team that fuels overthinking and steals peace. As philosopher Lao Tzu said, “Watch your thoughts, they become...
