Why tho‪?‬ Nariman Dein

Do you ever feel unable to control the chaos in your mind and that your ‘negative thoughts’ consume you? Join me on another episode of Why tho, where I shed light on what high functioning depression truly entails, unraveling its signs and challenge common misconceptions, including the infamous phrase, "How can you be depressed? You have a great life." Drawing from personal experience, I navigate the complexities of this often overlooked depression. Finally, I share some strategies that have helped me in the past and some strategies that therapists use; including CBT.

Being young and successful has become a common theme in society. The pressure to live up to these standards can cause you to experience burnout. Together, we unravel the complexities of burnout, shedding light on its signs, how it affects us, and what exactly pushes us to the brink. I open up about my own personal journey and provide you with strategies that are useful in managing the stress, fatigue and negative thoughts you might be experiencing.

We often overlook the topic of friendship breakups. While we
tend to focus on the ending of romantic relationships, the loss of a close
friend can be just as difficult and emotional. Grief is a natural response to
any loss, and a friendship breakup is no exception. I discussed when it might be
the right time to end a friendship, and the importance of communicating
honestly and compassionately.
 
Moving on from a friendship breakup can be challenging, but
it's not impossible. I shared  some personal
strategies for coping with the loss and finding closure. Finally, I explored the
importance of surrounding yourself with friends who are equal or better than
you, and how this can help you grow and thrive.
 
Whether you've recently experienced a friendship breakup or
just want to better understand this often-overlooked topic, this episode has
something for you. Tune in to explore the ups and downs of friendship and learn
how to navigate the end of a relationship with resilience.

We all have friends who we care about deeply, but sometimes those friendships can become unhealthy and even harmful. In this episode, I explore what makes a friendship toxic and how to recognise the signs of a toxic friendship. Just like toxic romantic relationships, toxic friendships can involve gaslighting, manipulation, and other unhealthy dynamics. Whether you're struggling with a toxic friendship yourself or simply want to better understand the dynamics at play, this episode offers valuable insights into the nuances of friendship and the importance of setting healthy boundaries.

Have you ever wondered how male friendships differ to female friendships? In this episode i will discuss all things friendship related; the types of friendships we have throughout our lives, the differences between male/female friendship groups and the overall positive effect friendships have on your mental health. I open up about toxic positivity and my personal journey with friends and how they have decreased over the years due to 'Adulting'.

Beauty standards have evolved to become unrealistic, toxic and impossible to achieve. In today's episode I discuss what it REALLY means to be pretty, my personal journey trying to be 'pretty', different cultural beauty standards and how being pretty simply doesn't exist because it is subjective.