Tag: anxiety

Proportion
Ado AminuSeptember 1, 2021

Surprise! Nigerian teenagers are actual human beings with feelings

In a perfect world, the realisation – for that’s what it, not a discovery – that teenagers grapple with a ...

Proportion
Ado AminuJune 4, 2021

Lack of accessibility may be pushing Nigerians to self-diagnose mental illness, but it doesn’t have to be the only way

However slow going, the conversation on mental illness continues to shift from the dark place of shame and silence it ...

Proportion
Ado AminuMay 24, 2021

3 Nigerians share lessons they learned in therapy that changed their lives

A practising therapist’s advice once taught me to never frame a piece of advice received from a therapist as “my ...

Proportion
Ado AminuMay 7, 2021

Peer pressure is a major contributor to Nigeria’s mental health crisis

The notion of peer pressure being bad for business is not new to anyone raised by Nigerian parents. In every ...

Proportion
Our Journey Is JoyAugust 19, 2020

Facing depression and anxiety | The Daily Vulnerable

by Lenny Mendonca On Friday, April 10, at 5 p.m., Californians learned I had resigned as Chief Economic and Business Advisor ...

Proportion
Chinedu OkaforMay 18, 2020

Twitter users go head-to-head over tweet on ‘anxiety’

I saw a viral tweet about someone getting anxiety over phonecalls, and another about anxiety over texting. Life is so ...

Proportion
musicblogApril 19, 2017

[The Music Blog] Music for the pain: 5 pro-tips to help you curate the perfect playlist to combat anxiety

Music they say is the ultimate form of empathy. Presumably, this is why sound therapists have spent years of researching ...

Proportion
Isime EseneJanuary 6, 2017

The Church Blog: An open letter to fear

by Fowowe Damilola No 1, Grace Avenue, Light Kingdom Domain. 7th Day of Salvation, Eternity. Hopeless Dungeon, Gloom Territory, Darkened ...

Proportion
January 18, 2014

I’m not sick or hospitalised – Akunyili cries out

by Isi Esene Ex-NAFDAC boss, Dora Akunyili has denied reports that she is nursing an ailment in the United States saying ...

Proportion
December 24, 2013

Pres. Jonathan summons Stella Oduah for closed door meeting

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following renewed calls for the sack of the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah over the recent bullet ...

Proportion
October 11, 2013

7 ways to reduce phone anxiety

by Holly Riordan Whenever you’re nervous about making a phone call, sit in a place that you’re comfortable in. Look ...

Proportion
September 14, 2013

7 foods that help reduce anxiety

by Chloe Johnson  In fact, just the smell of air-popped popcorn has been shown to make you happier. 1. CASHEWS ...

Proportion
August 13, 2013

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Anxiety mounts over the poor state of Eko bridge

by Oge Okonkwo   The Eko bridge in Lagos state has become a cause for concern as its shabby state ...

Proportion
July 26, 2013

8 dreaded sexual dry spells that are totally normal

by Maressa Brown ….the truth of the matter is that dry spells are a completely normal part of any long-term relationship. We’re constantly hearing how frequently people have ...

Proportion
July 4, 2013

Casual sex can lead to depression and anxiety – Study

Sleeping around may earn you brownie points with your mates, but you may end up paying an unexpectedly high price. ...

Proportion
April 25, 2013

If everybody likes you, you are definitely doing something wrong

by Ben Michaelis “I want to do it but I’m afraid.” “What are you afraid of?” “I’m afraid that people ...

Proportion
March 25, 2013

10 tips for getting over your fear of public speaking

by Vivian Diller Most people can avoid the kind of scrutiny that pro golfer Charlie Beljan recently endured when his panic attack ...

Proportion
January 16, 2013

#MentalIllness : Mental illness stigma limits resources to help- William R. Isemann

by William R. Isemann When someone is battling a physical illness, people rush to help. Fundraisers abound for childhood cancer ...

Proportion
January 15, 2013

#MentalIllness: Don’t discriminate, open communication is key to a lasting cure

by Rachel Ogbu There is a saying in Nigeria that suggests everybody has got “five minutes of madness.” In as ...

Proportion
December 12, 2012

12 dangerous reasons to get married

by Dr. Shauna H. Springer When one looks to one’s partner to be any type of drug instead of a ...

cool good eh love2 cute confused notgood numb disgusting fail