Category: Mental health
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The Ultimate Solution to Noisy Neighbors
My Struggle with Noise Four years ago, I moved into a peaceful one-bedroom studio in a residential-commercial complex. It was a haven for me-quiet, serene, and home to long-term tenants like students, working professionals, and families. For someone like me, who struggles with anxiety and misophonia, this environment was a blessing. But over the past…
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Eating🍪Disorder🧋
The reason we’re so ashamed and embarrassed to share our own struggles is because we believe we’re alone in our experiences. To cope, we may repress emotions and mask vulnerabilities with humor, jokes, or even projecting insecurities onto others through passive-aggressive comments, judgment, or bullying. Food and weight are particularly sensitive topics for women. From…
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SAKAN Blog
SAKAN blog WHAT? SAKAN is the English word for سكن; an Arabic word that means a place of living or residence. It also means peace and comfort; hence the name. SAKAN blog exists WHY? I created SAKAN blog to be the ultimate manual for women who intend to move out to live alone/with housemates; temporarily…
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Finding a HOME as a divorced lady in Jordan?
Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster on its own! Adding “housing” to the list of things a woman needs to worry about doesn’t make it any easier! Although divorce numbers are increasing tremendously, there is still a stigma around “divorced women & single moms” and their “living situation”! Many tend to move back to their parent’s…
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13 steps to take if you’ve lost the will to study/work
Naivety is expecting that things are always going to go smoothly and you’ll always have the motivation & the energy to study/work! In reality, you’ll go through some highs and lows. And when lows hit, you most probably will lose the will to study (or do anything, for that matter). I personally struggle with this;…