The silent struggle understanding high functioning Anxiety in our society

  The Science of Boundaries: Your Mental Health Without guilt  By Beza Michael In a world that constantly demands more, more time, more energy, more emotional labor. It can be difficult to know where you end, and others begin. You may find yourself saying “yes” when you mean “no,” taking responsibility for other people’s feelings, or feeling exhausted after interactions that drain you. This is often a sign that your personal boundaries have been compromised, neglected, or never fully developed. Boundaries are not walls; they are guidelines that define where your responsibilities lie, where your values stand, and how others are allowed to interact with you. Understanding the psychology of boundaries can empower you to protect your mental health without guilt, fear, or apology. At its core, a boundary is a limit that you set in relationships, whether with family, friends, colleagues, or even yourself. Boundaries help regulate interactions by establishing clear rules about w...

  Healing the Inner Child: A Psychological Approach to Emotional Wounds By Beza Michael The concept of the “inner child” has long fascinated psychologists, therapists, and spiritual healers alike. It evokes a part of us that is tender, vulnerable, playful, and often deeply wounded. This inner child lives not in some mystical realm but within our psychological framework formed through our early experiences, interactions with caregivers, and responses to the environment in which we grew up. While childhood may seem like a distant memory to some, its emotional imprint is far from gone. In fact, much of the emotional pain, self-doubt, anxiety, and dysfunctional patterns we face as adults can often be traced back to unresolved childhood wounds. Healing the inner child is not just a poetic metaphor it is a deeply therapeutic process grounded in modern psychology. It involves reconnecting with the younger version of ourselves, understanding the pain we once felt but couldn't express,...

  Why We Self-Sabotage: The Psychology Behind Holding Ourselves Back By Beza Michael Have you ever set out with great enthusiasm to start something meaningful perhaps a new job, a relationship, or a health journey only to find yourself mysteriously derailing your own efforts? Maybe you procrastinated on an important project until the last minute, or you picked a fight with someone close just when things were going well. These behaviors might seem confusing or frustrating, especially when you deeply want to succeed. What you're experiencing is a psychological phenomenon known as self-sabotage . Self-sabotage is not a rare occurrence. It is something most people face at some point in their lives, though the intensity and frequency may vary. At its core, self-sabotage is any action or inaction that gets in the way of our intentions, dreams, and goals. It manifests in behaviors that seem to contradict what we truly want. What makes this so perplexing is that the root of self-sabot...

Understanding Schizophrenia in Ethiopia: Challenges, Awareness, and the Way Forward By Beza Michael Schizophrenia is one of the most complex and misunderstood mental health conditions in the world. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often creating significant distress and dysfunction in everyday life. In Ethiopia, a country with rich cultural traditions and strong community bonds, schizophrenia remains largely hidden due to deep-rooted stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to mental health services. Despite its prevalence and impact, conversations around schizophrenia are often avoided, and those who suffer are left in silence, isolation, or mistreatment. Schizophrenia is not a rare condition. It affects approximately 1 in 100 people worldwide. Though exact statistics are hard to confirm in Ethiopia due to the lack of nationwide mental health data, it is estimated that tens of thousands live with schizophrenia, many without a formal diagnosis or proper t...

  The silent struggle understanding high functioning Anxiety in our society   Introduction Anxiety doesn’t always scream. Sometimes, it whispers behind a smile, hides beneath a packed schedule, or sits quietly in the background of a successful career. This is the nature of high-functioning anxiety a condition where someone appears calm and in control on the outside, while silently battling intense worry, self-doubt, and inner pressure on the inside. If you're currently in therapy or thinking about starting, understanding high-functioning anxiety can be an important step toward healing. Many people live with it for years without realizing it, because they are still “doing well” in life getting things done, meeting deadlines, appearing capable all while carrying invisible stress. What Is High-Functioning Anxiety? High-functioning anxiety isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but it describes a very real and common experience. It refers to people who seem to manage daily life...