Psychology, made clear.
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That nagging sense that life is slipping by is common and, often, useful. It points to something specific: meaning, direction, connection or exhaustion. Here is how to work out which.
The mind loves to revisit what hurt, what went wrong and what used to be. Some looking back is healthy. Here is how to tell when it is keeping you stuck, and how to loosen its hold.
A headache becomes a tumour, a twinge becomes a heart attack. Health anxiety turns normal body sensations into threats. Here is why it happens and how to break the cycle.
A pang when your partner laughs with someone else, a spiral when a message goes unanswered. Jealousy is a common, painful emotion. Here is what it is telling you, and how to work with it.
