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A phrase I have noticed more frequently within the therapy room is, “I know it’s silly, but I saw this [TikTok, Instagram post, Substack article] about [mental health condition] and it got me thinking if I might have that too…”. As we immerse ourselves more often in the lived experience of others online, reflections on our own experiences and a search for diagnostic clarification or certainty may arise.

Have you ever caught yourself saying “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Putting others first out of guilt or to keep others happy, only to realise you have little time or energy left for yourself or the things that matter to you?

Over time, constantly showing up for others or doing things that do not feel aligned with your values can shift your own needs, goals and wellbeing into the background (Cloud & Townsend, 2017).