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Do I Have an anxiety disorder?

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I hate feeling anxious but do I really have a problem with anxiety?

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Success

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The Australian Financial Review has a new podcast series called How I made it and it features successful business people, one’s on Australia’s rich list.

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Serotonin from nature

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This generation’s children are our pets, and our pets are our plants. I have many pet plants - how about you?

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Checking in on my international friends

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Our university is such a big institution and we are very much living in a global world (even during a pandemic). With this in mind I’ve been thinking about how many international student friends I have and how long it has been since they have been home to see their families.

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Talking sex

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Nothing truly makes me more terrified than the prospect of sex talk with my doctor. The only thing that gives me confidence is the knowledge that sexual wellbeing is a really important and often neglected subject. (Author: Yasmine)

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Busy October in Adelaide

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Adelaide is not boring, you just have to know where to look for all the fun stuff.

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A dose of moderna

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I have officially had my first dose of Spikevax (Moderna). Yay! Getting vaccinated is another to-do item I have had to tick off my list and it was certainly weighing me down. 

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Social battery

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Mid semester break is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, visit somewhere new, or perhaps stay out partying. However, this can be so exhausting.

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Monsters, inner struggle & stigma

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In the age of media, constant dopamine hits and perfection – pretending like you’re fine is an easy skill to master. Continue reading for my thoughts on showcasing your inner struggles.

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Forming friendships

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How I made friends as a postgraduate and international student

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