Articles
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ChatGPT Isolation: Escaping the Trap of the Fake Therapist
In today’s hyperconnected world, working remotely or for yourself might seem like the pinnacle of freedom. You imagine autonomy, flexibility, and the luxury of working from anywhere. But when you’re an expat living in Sweden or another non-English speaking country, and your closest coworker is an Artificial…
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Working in Sweden: How Expats Handle Work Stress and Feel Seen
Feel invisible working in Sweden? You’re not alone. Here’s how to stay grounded, navigate cultural norms, and reconnect with your sense of self. You’ve landed your job, sorted your personnummer, and even mastered the subtle art of queueing in Swedish supermarkets. But at work? Things feel… off.…
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Lonely in Relationship with an Emotionally Unavailable Partner
Moving to a new country to be with your overseas-born partner can be an adventure. But it’s not always possible to foresee the difficulties and challenges ahead. Feeling lonely in relationship with an emotionally unavailable partner often creates a sense of neglect, particularly when dealing with the…
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How to Expose Covert Abuse, Coercive Control and Gaslighting
The red-flags for covert abuse, coercive control and gaslighting in a toxic relationship usually take time to notice. We enter into coupledom in a state of vulnerability, with an open heart, and assuming our partner has the best intentions. When things go wrong, we might blame ourselves…
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How to Reduce Rumination and Stress by Doing More and Thinking Less
Ruminating. Catastrophising. Panicking. All describe the breakdown of logical reasoning that happens when we are in such a state of anxiety that our thinking is paralysed. So how is it possible to stop going over and over a source of worry? The answer to reduce rumination isn’t…
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Keep Your Head: Managing Mental Health During Coronavirus in Sweden
Mental Health has become a buzzword expression around the world since the COVID19 pandemic began. When regulations and public health advice keeps us socially distant, how can go about managing mental health during Coronavirus to keep it together? The coronavirus COVID-19 is a source of stress for…