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How to reduce the impact of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Reduce the sting of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with this six-layer plan grounded in the latest research. Learn fast, in-the-moment regulation, retrain your rejection radar, and practise real-world skills so the emotional spikes get shorter, softer, and far less frequent
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Introducing mindblown online therapy — answers in 48 hours
Life doesn’t always wait for your next counselling session. Sometimes you need a clear head, a compassionate ear, and a practical plan — now. That’s why I’ve launched mindblown online therapy – Standard Insight. Here’s how it works: It’s confidential, straightforward, and available worldwide.
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The psychology behind effective study: Evidence‑based strategies that work
Unpack the science behind effective study techniques—spaced repetition, testing, desirable difficulty, and the protégé effect. Grounded in decades of research, learn how students of any age can learn more deeply, retain more information, and study smarter—not harder
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What it’s really like: Counselling when you’re AuDHD
Discover what therapy looks like when both the client and the counsellor are neurodivergent. In this candid post, an AuDHD psychologist explores trauma, therapeutic safety, modality mismatch, and the power of being seen by someone who truly gets your wiring.
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When minds meet minds
Download a free chapter on the sapiosexual experience in neurodivergent relationships—When minds meet minds
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Academia.edu charged me $371.80 AUD without warning—and refused to refund it
After Academia.edu auto-renewed a $371.80 AUD subscription without notice, I requested a refund. They refused. I’m sharing my full complaint letter publicly to warn others about their deceptive billing practices and refusal to offer support or flexibility. This is a cautionary tale worth reading.
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No one cares
If you’ve ever mentally replayed a conversation 37 times before breakfast, you’re in good company. Share this with a fellow overthinker who needs the reminder: they’re not being watched. Everyone’s too busy watching themselves
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When to leave
Knowing when to leave a relationship can be one of the hardest emotional decisions. This post offers clarity, compassion, and psychological insight for those sitting in uncertainty. If you’ve been questioning, doubting, or aching for peace—this might help you find your answer
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Sex on shuffle
This post explores the natural ebb and flow of sexual desire, challenging performance-based views of sexuality. It offers a grounded, honest look at what it means to embrace both intimacy and intentional celibacy as valid expressions of self-awareness and personal growth
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When RSD strikes in expat dating
A tough day at Đà Lạt’s Aussie Burgers spirals into RSD panic, emotional whiplash, and a surprising matchmaking mission from ‘Đà Lạt Lee’. Mixed signals, money-in-the-rain, and Zalo friend requests collide in this raw, funny diary of expat dating in Vietnam—where nothing is simple, and everything is personal
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Chào Anh, em có một lời đề nghị mong anh xem xét. Mỗi tuần một lần, vào ban ngày, em sẽ đến đón anh và đưa về chỗ em ở (ở P.10). Mình sẽ có một tiếng bên nhau, sau đó em sẽ đưa anh về lại chỗ cũ. Em đang tìm một trải nghiệm…
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What highly masked adults hide behind work (and how to stop)
Revealing seven uncomfortable realities highly masked neurodivergent adults avoid through work patterns and work avoidance. Discover why your brain uses work as emotional protection, how to recognise these survival strategies, and gentle approaches to building authentic engagement with work, emotions, and relationships
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Mặt tối của Meta: Facebook và Instagram đang lạm dụng dữ liệu của bạn như thế nào
Hầu hết chúng ta đều biết rằng việc sử dụng Facebook, Instagram và WhatsApp đồng nghĩa với việc đánh đổi một phần quyền riêng tư để lấy sự tiện lợi. Nhưng nếu cái giá phải trả tồi tệ hơn nhiều so với chúng ta tưởng? Đằng sau giao diện bóng bẩy, Meta âm thầm xây…
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Dating in 2025: what men need to unlearn and relearn
Dating has changed—radically. This post explores what men need to unlearn and relearn in 2025, from consent and communication to emotional presence. Learn why outdated advice no longer works and how to build real, respectful connection in today’s dating world
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What it means to be AuDHD
What happens when autism and ADHD live in the same brain? This post explores the unique experiences of AuDHD individuals—how traits overlap, how to navigate daily life, and why recognising both neurotypes together is essential for true self-understanding and mental health support
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Why he’s always grabbing my b**bs
He says it’s playful. You feel invaded. This post explores the psychology behind breast-grabbing and other boundary-blurring behaviour in relationships—why it happens, what it means, and how to respond when affection feels more like control than connection
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Try this instead: powerful alternatives to negative self-talk
Negative self-talk wears you down. This post offers gentle, practical alternatives to the most common inner criticisms. Whether you’re battling anxiety, shame, or perfectionism, these reframed thoughts can help you heal from within and speak to yourself with more compassion and clarity
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Why we fall for certain people
Attraction isn’t as random as it feels. This post explores the hidden science of romantic attraction—how biology, psychology and subconscious cues shape who we fall for. Learn what really drives your emotional chemistry, and how this knowledge can improve your relationships
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