Toxic Escape - Your guide to Mental Health and Personal Development
Self Esteem, Social Issues

Measuring Up: How Much Are You Worth
It amazes me how many intelligent (both emotionally and academically), focused and diligent people I cross paths with who completely devalue themselves.

Whether it is in business, in health, in relationships or any other facet of life, their worth …

October 14, 2017by Karl Melvin
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Self Esteem, Social Issues, Toxic Family

2 signs you are in a toxic relationship

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July 31, 2017by Karl Melvin
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Personal Development, Social Issues

Understanding your mental health
It is a great time for the Mental Health community with more and more people sharing their personal stories, the media focusing on the latest research and organisations promoting wellness programs to help staff manage stress levels and hopefully…
June 22, 2017by Karl Melvin
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Social Issues, Toxic Family

How dysfunctional is your dysfunctional family?
I have yet to meet anyone who thinks their family is “normal”. When I discuss anything to do with dysfunctional families, I’m always fascinated by the range of responses as I share my thoughts. While a large number are appreciative…
January 28, 2017by Karl Melvin
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Self Esteem, Social Issues

Vlog – How to resolve conflict in relationships

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December 30, 2016by Karl Melvin
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Self Esteem, Social Issues

Vlog – 5 Don’ts in a relationship

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July 19, 2016by Karl Melvin
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Social Issues, Toxic Family

Dealing with manipulative people
The art of manipulation is alive and well. I call it an art as its proponents appear to spend years crafting their skills and masterfully pulling the strings of others for their own gain. Instead of using their quick…
June 2, 2016by Karl Melvin
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Social Issues

Vlog – Challenging Societal Expectations

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May 20, 2016by Karl Melvin
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Depression, Social Issues, Teenagers

Isolation

I recently gave a mental health talk I gave to a group of dairy farmers, during which I discussed some of the common sources of stress they face on a daily basis. As I listed off some items I had…
May 15, 2016by Karl Melvin
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Social Issues

Vlog – Working with Isolation

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May 12, 2016by Karl Melvin
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My name is Karl Melvin and I’m a Psychotherapist based in Dublin. I have created this site to help people detach from the toxic people, emotions and situations which are holding them back from living their lives their way.

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