Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

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Are recurring mood swings affecting your life? Is anxiety an issue you face daily? Do you suffer from low confidence? If so, do not fret! You have much more control over your mental health than you might think!Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith is a systematic guide on how to take care of your mental well-being. It offers strategies that will help you deal with common mental health woes such as anxiety and depression. It is...

Understanding where emotions come from makes you resilient.

In her 10 year of experience with patients suffering from chronic depression, Dr Julie noticed that they all had one thing in common: their thought patterns. The majority complained of feelings of emptiness coupled with a profound sense of helplessness. Upon further probing it was revealed that all of them shared an inherent belief that they were simply doomed to lead an unhappy life and there was absolutely nothing they could do about it. And that was the problem. A...

Mediocre decisions can turn a low into a high.

Continuous spells of anxiety and depression prevent you from making good decisions. We’ve all been there, stuck in a vicious cycle of unhealthy coping mechanisms that make us feel worse than we did before. Whether it be a junk food binge or impulse buying, most of us make bad choices, seeking immediate yet temporary relief from our pain.Such unhealthy coping mechanisms are just temporary distractions and only bring about feelings of guilt. And that’s how the vicious cycle of feeling...

Kick anxiety to the curb and enter a world of possibilities

Anxiety is a common issue today. It has the ability to take over a person's entire life. Dr Julie has been asked over and over again what can be done to kick anxiety to the curb. What she recommends is facing your fears head-on. Just think about it. What is the first thing you do when in a stressful situation? You try to avoid it and look for ways to escape. The problem with fear is that the more you run...

Be brave enough to seek help.

It is easy to withdraw into yourself. Seeking help is tough. You may avoid it due to a host of different factors such as shame or a lack of funds to afford therapy. You might even be unwilling to reach out to your loved ones. The reason why we do this is simple: anything related to mental health is considered a hush-hush topic in society. We might feel that openly talking about such an issue will push people away. Also, we...

Summary

Mental health can be managed. Overcoming anxiety is possible. Identify what triggers you and start from there. Practise journaling and square breathing to understand the root of your sadness and face your fears. And remember, there is no shame in asking for help, either from your loved ones or a professional.

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About the Author

A clinical psychologist for over ten years, Dr Julie started using social media platforms to spread free mental health education. In less than 2 years her following grew to over 3.5 million followers and the videos have clocked up around half a billion views across TikTok, Instagram and Youtube. Julie was named by TikTok as one of its top 100 creators. She was featured in the Female Lead as an example of women changing the future. She also received a Future Shapers award from Marie Claire magazine. Julie has appeared in a number of BBC films, appeared on CBBC, Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast and CNN. She is the BBC Radio 1 Life Hacks Psychologist and has been featured by Women's Health, Buzzfeed, the Telegraph, The Times, the Mail on Sunday, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and many more.