"Why am I losing sexual interest in my partner?"
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"Why am I losing sexual interest in my partner?"

Losing sexual interest/attraction towards a partner is not uncommon or abnormal. The loss of sexual interest (also seen as low sexual desire/libido) is influenced by a variety of variables that can be psychological, relational or biological. The most important thing to know is that loss of sexual desire or attraction is often a symptom — not the root problem.

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What is Psychotherapy & what happens in therapy?
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What is Psychotherapy & what happens in therapy?

You might be wondering "What is psychotherapy?", "What happens in therapy?", "Do I need therapy?" - all of which are valid and important questions to ask before you consider starting therapy if you haven't before.

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What is mental health?
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What is mental health?

Mental health how our mind feels and functions on a daily basis. The state of our mental wellbeing will impact how we think, feel and behave. The types of thoughts, feelings and behaviours we tend to engage in will determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make decisions.

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Anxiety attack - what to do?
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Anxiety attack - what to do?

What is an anxiety attack? You have an anxiety attack when you experience a fear or worry that comes very intensely. An anxiety attack is often building up before you experience it as an attack. People also interchangeably use panic attacks and anxiety attacks. The main difference is that certain stressors can trigger the anxiety attack, whilst a panic attack is typically sudden and unexpected. Anxiety attacks are often less intense and last longer than a panic attack.

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Family issues: Enmeshment + Loss of boundaries
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Family issues: Enmeshment + Loss of boundaries

When we are experiencing challenges with boundaries in our family units, we can start to think about the phenomenon 'Enmeshment trauma'.

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Losing sexual attraction toward partner.
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Losing sexual attraction toward partner.

Losing sexual attraction toward a partner is a common experience and can be influenced by a variety of psychological, relational, and biological factors. Understanding the psychology behind this phenomenon involves considering several key areas.

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People pleasing - why do it?
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People pleasing - why do it?

People pleasing is constantly meeting the needs of others at the expense of one’s own needs.

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ADHD or Trauma?
ADHD, PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stress, childhood trauma, trauma therapy Sara Allahverdi ADHD, PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stress, childhood trauma, trauma therapy Sara Allahverdi

ADHD or Trauma?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuro-developmental disorder often traced back to childhood. There is a soaring number of ADHD diagnoses at the moment. Whilst ADHD medications are working for some people, it does not work for others.

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