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How I Overcame My Fear of Sex (And How You Can Too)

by Ellie Goode

I remember when I was younger, I freaked out anytime a guy showed interest in me. Like legit, had a panic attack. And no, I’m not exaggerating (I wish I was). ​On my first date with a boyfriend at 14, I was sitting on a …

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The Raging Tsunami Wave of Fear and Anxiety

by Ellie Goode

Oh my good ol’ friends: fear and anxiety. My housemate Sean is currently in England, and I’ve been sleeping alone in our 6-bedroom house for the last week. I realised the other day, I’ve never lived alone before. ​I’ve always had housemates or family around, even though …

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Are You Stuck in Fight-or-Flight Mode? The Difference Between Sympathetic v Parasympathetic

by Ellie Goode

This nervous system work just goes deeper and deeper. There are so many layers to it…​I remember years ago, when I first got into the nervous system world (well, it’s probably more like a mega galaxy), I was always in fight-or-flight mode. ​That’s how I had always …

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​When Coping Mechanisms Start Harming Your Life

by Ellie Goode

Whenever you go through a stressful situation in life, the intensity of it can cause you to look to other things for a break. ​​Netflix. ​​Shopping. ​​Journalling. ​​Online dating. ​​Scrolling through 52,913 TikTok videos. ​Reading a book. ​​Going for a walk. ​​Playing with your cat …

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