MY Psychology

27/11/2025

Have you registered yet? Don't miss out tonight's free event :)

27/11/2025

"You're exhausted, short-tempered, and feel like you're running on empty. But you push through, because 'everyone's busy,' right? You might be suffering from burnout, not just 'a bad week.'

Here are 5 things about adult burnout that are often misunderstood:

1️⃣ It's Not Just Physical Exhaustion—It's Emotional Numbness. Burnout often manifests as a deep sense of cynicism, detachment, and emotional exhaustion. You stop caring about the work you once loved and feel disconnected from your colleagues and even family.

2️⃣ It Kills Creativity and Focus. The stress hormone cortisol rewires your brain, making complex tasks feel impossible. That fuzzy feeling and inability to concentrate on a project? That's your brain signaling a resource depletion, not a personal failure.

3️⃣ It Sneaks Up on High Achievers. If you live by the belief that your worth is tied to your productivity, you're a prime candidate. Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and a lack of firm boundaries are the fuel for burnout.

4️⃣ It Manifests as Rage, Not Just Sadness. Irritability, snapping at loved ones, and a low tolerance for minor inconveniences are common symptoms. This is your nervous system being perpetually overstimulated, leading to anger outbursts or intense frustration.

5️⃣ Rest Isn't Enough—You Need Systemic Change. A weekend of sleep won't fix it. Burnout is caused by chronic stress, not just tiredness. True recovery requires setting boundaries, delegating, addressing toxic work environments, and re-establishing your personal values.

If your usual coping mechanisms aren't working, and you feel trapped on the treadmill of stress, know that Innerhope Therapy is here.

Our professional clinical psychologists offer Night Time Counseling Services (6pm - 12 midnight) to help you develop the boundaries and coping strategies needed to prevent and recover from burnout.

Click the link in bio to schedule a confidential consultation today.
+60 11-75624468
www.yourinnerhope.com

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21/11/2025

The ethics training we all wish we had received sooner. 🧠✨

​Let’s be honest: In therapy, the "right thing to do" isn't always written in black and white. When cultural nuances, relational tensions, and systemic pressures collide, a code of conduct is just a starting point—not the whole solution.

​We are proud to partner with Ethics in Action Collective - EAC for a landmark workshop: "Beyond Compliance: The Psychology of Ethical Maturity."

​This isn’t about memorizing rules. It’s about building the "muscle" to navigate risk, conflict, and moral ambiguity with confidence.

​You will learn to:
✅ Move beyond "compliance" into true ethical maturity.
✅ Apply Virtue Ethics & Values Ethics in complex scenarios.
✅ Navigate cultural and systemic issues without losing your way.

​The Powerhouse Speaker Lineup:
🎙️ Prof. Louis Downs (PhD): A veteran in trauma & counseling ethics (Emeritus Prof, CSU Sacramento).

🎙️ Dr. Edward Ong (PhD): Forensic-Clinical Psychologist specialized in navigating high-risk & uncertain contexts.

🎙️ Farah Gulamoydeen: Founder of EAC, bringing vital conversations on institutional accountability and integrity to the Malaysian landscape.

​🗓 Date: 5 & 6 January 2026
📍 Venue: HELP University, Subang 2
🎟 Group Fees (2+ pax): RM400 (Student) / RM450 (Prof)

​Don't practice in the dark. Build the foundation your future practice depends on.

​👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/EACJan2026

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21/11/2025

You’re not starting over — you’re starting again, with wisdom.
Every piece of you still belongs.
🌙 Rebuild gently, one session at a time → yourinnerhope.com

17/11/2025

"Your heart is racing. You feel dizzy. You rush to the emergency room... only to be told it was 'just' a panic attack. 😥 Sound familiar?

Here are 5 things about anxiety and panic attacks that people rarely talk about 👇:

1️⃣ It Mimics a Heart Attack.
Panic attacks are your brain's 'fight or flight' system misfiring. The chest pain, racing heart, and dizziness feel terrifyingly real, but they are not physically dangerous.

2️⃣ It’s Not Always Worry. It Can Be Purely Physical.
Anxiety lives in your body, showing up as chronic muscle tension, stomach knots, or insomnia—even without specific anxious thoughts.

3️⃣ Avoidance Fuels the Cycle. 🚫
Trying to avoid places or triggers where panic hit only teaches your brain to be more afraid, causing your world to shrink (agoraphobia).

4️⃣ The Productive Workers Are Often Hiding This.
'High-Functioning' anxiety drives perfectionism, over-preparation, and people-pleasing. You look successful, but you're constantly running on internal stress fumes.

5️⃣ It’s Highly Treatable with Skills. ✅
You don't have to manage it forever. Evidence-based therapy like CBT gives you concrete tools to calm your nervous system and regain control.

If you recognize this cycle in yourself or a loved one, know this: You can learn to turn the alarm off.

Innerhope Therapy offers Night Time Counseling Services, our professional clinical psychologists offer evidence-based support to help you manage anxiety and overcome panic attacks. Get the specific skills you need for real, lasting relief.

🔗 Click the link in bio to schedule a confidential consultation today. 📞

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17/11/2025

You’ve been in survival mode for too long.
It’s time to feel safe again, to breathe again, to live again.
🌙 Begin your evening therapy at yourinnerhope.com

16/11/2025

You don’t need to hit rock bottom before reaching out.
Therapy isn’t a last resort — it’s self-care.
🌙 Let’s talk before it gets too heavy → yourinnerhope.com

16/11/2025

You talk kindly to everyone but yourself.
It’s time to change that voice inside.
🌙 Learn to be gentle with you → yourinnerhope.com

16/11/2025

You’ve been holding it together all day.
Now, let your mind rest somewhere safe.
🌙 Evening therapy for the tired and brave → yourinnerhope.com

16/11/2025

Healing doesn’t always look dramatic.
Sometimes, it’s just sitting in silence and letting your heart breathe again.
🌙 Begin your evening therapy journey → yourinnerhope.com

12/11/2025