Amina IspahaniGaining from the pain of lockdown: it’s time to face our feelings.In recent months, I’ve noticed myself having heightened responses to things which would usually wash over me. I am noticeably…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
Amina IspahaniWhen every day feels (and is) the same.I recently went to make peanut butter on toast, my favourite breakfast, only for it to dawn on me; I didn’t feel like eating peanut butter.Feb 18, 20211Feb 18, 20211
Amina IspahaniHigh Hopes, Low Expectations: 2021Watching Charlie Brooker’s “Death to 2020” this morning, I surprised myself as my eyes filled with tears. As always, he’s produced a…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
Amina IspahaniRace is not a trend. Racism is not new.As a brown person in a white dominated society, I have recently received a number of messages about racism. Messages acknowledging I am a…Jun 6, 2020Jun 6, 2020
Amina IspahaniIs a Pandemic Enough to Slow Us Down?On a societal level, we’ve transitioned from being community focussed to a more individualistic society that is increasingly fast paced as…May 9, 2020May 9, 2020
Amina IspahaniNew Year, New ResolutionsThe slight mania around the New Year and all the successes and changes it promises to bring, has me wondering about the psychology of…Jan 10, 2019Jan 10, 2019
Amina IspahaniFinding a therapist: where to beginI just can’t cope at the moment. I need help.Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018