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The Hidden Link Between Anxiety and Caffeine
For many of us, coffee is more than a drink—it’s a ritual, a comfort, even a personality trait. But if you live with anxiety, that...

Fika Mental Health
Sep 82 min read


Morning Anxiety: Why You Wake Up Panicked & How to Ease It
You open your eyes—and before your feet even hit the floor, your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and your mind is already...

Fika Mental Health
Sep 62 min read


Why Your Brain Loves to Catastrophize (And How to Stop It)
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, convinced that one mistake will ruin everything? Or maybe you’ve spiralled into “what...

Fika Mental Health
Sep 42 min read


Grief Isn’t Just About Death: How We Mourn Different Losses
When most of us think of grief, we picture funerals, tears, and the loss of someone we love. But grief isn’t limited to death. Humans...

Fika Mental Health
Sep 22 min read


What Is Nervous System “Window of Tolerance”? (And How to Find Yours)
Ever notice how some days you can handle stress with grace, and other days the smallest thing feels overwhelming? That shift often has...

Fika Mental Health
Sep 12 min read


Journal Prompts for Healing Your Inner Critic
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll never be good enough” or “I always mess things up,” you’re not alone. That voice—what...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 293 min read


Is Fall the Perfect Season to Start Therapy?
When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, many of us feel a natural pull inward. Fall is a season of reflection,...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 272 min read


How to Stop Spiralling When Your Thoughts Won’t Slow Down
We’ve all had those nights where our minds just won’t quit. Maybe it starts with a small thought—“Did I say the wrong thing in that...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 243 min read


Healing Isn’t Always a Glow-Up — Sometimes It’s Quieter Than That
In a world where “healing” often gets packaged as a glow-up—new career, new wardrobe, new relationship—it’s easy to feel like you’re...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 222 min read


Is This a Boundary or a Wall? How to Tell the Difference
We’ve all been told that boundaries are healthy—but sometimes what we call a “boundary” is actually a wall. While boundaries create...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 202 min read


How to Tell If It’s a Healthy Friendship or Just Trauma Bonding
Some friendships feel magnetic. You click instantly, share everything, and maybe even feel like you’ve known the person forever. But...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 172 min read


Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help (Even When You Need It)
We live in a culture that praises independence and “doing it all.” Asking for help can feel like weakness—even when we’re drowning. If...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 153 min read


How Trauma Affects the Way You Handle Time, Deadlines & Delays
Time Isn’t Just Time—It’s Emotional Most people think of time as neutral—hours on a clock, deadlines on a calendar. But if you’ve...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 133 min read


Why Conflict Feels So Scary (Even When You’re Safe Now)
If even small disagreements leave your heart racing, your throat tight, or your brain searching for an escape, you’re not “too sensitive”...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 112 min read


The Freeze Response: Why You Shut Down in Stressful Moments
Most people have heard of “fight or flight” — the instinct to either confront danger or run from it. But there’s a third, lesser-known...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 92 min read


Signs You’re Living in a Chronic Stress Loop (and How to Get Out)
We tend to think of stress as something temporary — a hectic work project, a family disagreement, or a sudden life change. But sometimes,...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 73 min read


Why You Procrastinate on the Things You Love
You want to do it. You love to do it. So why do you keep putting it off? Whether it's a creative project, a passion pursuit, or even a...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 52 min read


The Science of Self-Compassion: Why Being Kind to Yourself Changes Everything
If harsh self-talk actually worked, you’d be thriving by now. Instead, criticism keeps you stuck—anxious, burnt out, and convinced that...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 32 min read


Understanding the Discomfort of Compliments
Why Compliments Feel Uncomfortable (Even When You Crave Them) It might seem counterintuitive: you want to be seen, valued,...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 13 min read


Discover the Benefits of Psychotherapy
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions? Searching for something when googling "Discover the Benefits of...

Fika Mental Health
Aug 14 min read
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