Signs you’re suffering from a social uncertainty loop – and practical ways to break the cycle
Understanding social uncertainty loops and practical ways to break the cycle.
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ADHD and tapping: How this simple technique might help calm a busy mind
Could tapping help ease ADHD overwhelm? Discover how this simple technique may help calm a busy mind, manage emotional overload and bring a greater sense of control, with expert advice.
From school friends to lifelong connections: Why friendship changes in every decade of your life
Friendship can be one of the most comforting parts of our lives and still bring out feelings we’re embarrassed to admit: jealousy, resentment and the suspicion that everyone else has a closer group.
Why are some people ashamed to admit they have ADHD? The hidden emotions behind a diagnosis
An ADHD diagnosis can bring welcome relief, helping people understand themselves and difficulties they may have struggled with for years. Yet for some, admitting to others that they have ADHD can feel difficult. Experts explain why some people fear being judged because of their diagnosis.
Why do we hurt the people we love most? We asked relationship expert Paul Brunson
Why do we hurt the people we love most, even when we know our words can cause damage? Relationship expert Paul Brunson explains how stress, resentment and feeling unheard can make us lash out – and shares how to stop arguments escalating and rebuild better communication.
Struggling to let go of a loved one’s belongings? How to preserve their memory without keeping everything
Parting with a loved one’s possessions can feel surprisingly disloyal. But keeping their memory close doesn’t have to mean finding a place for everything they left behind.
How to navigate a friendship when a couple splits up – without taking sides or getting caught in the middle
When a couple you care about separates, your friendships can suddenly feel complicated. How do you offer support, handle invitations and protect confidences without becoming caught in the middle?
Coercive control: How to recognise the signs and rebuild your life after abuse
It rarely starts with threats or violence. Coercive control can begin with seemingly caring behaviour before escalating into isolation, monitoring and manipulation that gradually erode your confidence and independence. Trauma specialist psychotherapist Tina Chummun explains how to recognise the warning signs, understand why leaving doesn’t always end the fear and begin rebuilding your sense of self.
‘The shame was never ours to bear’: how Ruth Ellis’s execution scarred generations of her family
For decades, the execution of Ruth Ellis cast a long shadow over her family, shaping childhoods, relationships and a legacy of trauma. Now, after securing a historic posthumous pardon for her grandmother, Laura Enston tells us how she is reclaiming a story that was once a source of shame.
Love someone with ADHD? 5 ways to strengthen your relationship without taking their behaviour personally
Being with a partner who has ADHD present unique challenges, but they can be worked through with understanding, compassion, and effort
