Mental Health
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XXIII. Mental Health: Navigating Anxiety
I’ve never had a formal diagnosis. I don’t take medication. But I have felt the weight of anxiety sitting on my chest. I’ve had a panic attack. I’ve woken in the night with my thoughts racing. I write this not as a therapist or expert, but as a man who knows what it’s like to…
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XIX. Men: Surround Yourself With Kings
Before we dive into this entry of The Integrated Masculine, a quick word to the women who’ve shaped me: this entry may be for the men, but your impact on my growth is undeniable. You know who you are—thank you. This one’s for the men—but not just any men. The kings. For the men—but not…
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XII. Sauna and Chill?
Welcome to the world of hot & cold therapy! It’s something I’ve touched on before. My daily self-care routine habit. Every day that I can, I religiously stop by my gym on the way home, and utilise their recovery facilities—in particular; the sauna and ice bath (or cold plunge). It’s my way of regulating my…
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V. Mental Health: Start the Conversation
Trigger warning: This story contains themes of suicide and is based on true events. To protect privacy, names and locations have been altered. It was another perfect spring Sunday in Perth. The sun had just begun its slow crawl over the horizon as John drove east along Reid Highway toward the station. The early light…
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