Why tho?

Do you ever feel unable to control the chaos in your mind and that your ‘negative thoughts’ consume you? Join me on another episode of Why tho, where I shed light on what high functioning depression truly entails, unraveling its signs and challenge common misconceptions, including the infamous phrase, "How can you be depressed? You have a great life." Drawing from personal experience, I navigate the complexities of this often overlooked depression. Finally, I share some strategies that have helped me in the past and some strategies that therapists use; including CBT.

Being young and successful has become a common theme in society. The pressure to live up to these standards can cause you to experience burnout. Together, we unravel the complexities of burnout, shedding light on its signs, how it affects us, and what exactly pushes us to the brink. I open up about my own personal journey and provide you with strategies that are useful in managing the stress, fatigue and negative thoughts you might be experiencing.

We often overlook the topic of friendship breakups. While we tend to focus on the ending of romantic relationships, the loss of a close friend can be just as difficult and emotional. Grief is a natural response to any loss, and a friendship breakup is no exception. I discussed when it might be the right time to end a friendship, and the importance of communicating honestly and compassionately.   Moving on from a friendship breakup can be challenging, but it's not impossible. I shared  some personal strategies for coping with the loss and finding closure. Finally, I explored the importance of surrounding yourself with friends who are equal or better than you, and how this can help you grow and thrive.   Whether you've recently experienced a friendship breakup or just want to better understand this often-overlooked topic, this episode has something for you. Tune in to explore the ups and downs of friendship and learn how to navigate the end of a relationship with resilience.

We all have friends who we care about deeply, but sometimes those friendships can become unhealthy and even harmful. In this episode, I explore what makes a friendship toxic and how to recognise the signs of a toxic friendship. Just like toxic romantic relationships, toxic friendships can involve gaslighting, manipulation, and other unhealthy dynamics. Whether you're struggling with a toxic friendship yourself or simply want to better understand the dynamics at play, this episode offers valuable insights into the nuances of friendship and the importance of setting healthy boundaries.

Have you ever wondered how male friendships differ to female friendships? In this episode i will discuss all things friendship related; the types of friendships we have throughout our lives, the differences between male/female friendship groups and the overall positive effect friendships have on your mental health. I open up about toxic positivity and my personal journey with friends and how they have decreased over the years due to 'Adulting'.

Beauty standards have evolved to become unrealistic, toxic and impossible to achieve. In today's episode I discuss what it REALLY means to be pretty, my personal journey trying to be 'pretty', different cultural beauty standards and how being pretty simply doesn't exist because it is subjective.

What is depression? It is a lonely and difficult mental disorder that affects many aspects of your life. In this episode I shared my personal struggle dealing with depression and I explored the signs of depression, common misconceptions and I provided strategies that can help you battle this disorder.

In this episode i explored what it means to me to grow up as an Arab in Western Sydney. I have learnt many lessons and seen various patterns in the Arab culture. I discuss the good and bad things about the culture. This includes: gender roles, reputation, collectivism & individualism, independence in an Arab household and the pressure to be married and successful at a young age. Please keep an open mind to what i say and understand that this DOES NOT relate to all Arabs, it is just my own personal experience.

We have all experienced a breakup, that heart wrenching feeling that affects the way we think, feel, eat, sleep and thee decisions we make. But why do they hurt? In this episode I will explore why breakups are physically painful, how they are like drug withdrawals and the overall interaction between our brain and body. I will also offer solutions on how to deal with a breakup. Enjoy!

We all know someone who is in a toxic relationship that they can't seem to leave. They are always on and off and it's confusing to be up to date with all of their arguments. Whether this person is your friend, family member or yourself. In this episode I will help you notice the signs of a toxic relationship as well as understanding the psychological roots of toxic people (attachment styles, parenting, early childhood) and the reasons we are attracted to them. I also provide strategies that will help heal your inner child so that you are strong enough to leave any relationship that is detrimental to your well-being.