Do you find yourself being uncontrollably emotional? Have you noticed that every now and then, you have intense feelings and find it challenging to manage them? There are many possibilities, but you might have emotional dysregulation. Humans are emotional beings, and since we find ourselves in different circumstances that will cause us to respond or…

If, during the day, you sleep when you don’t want to or you notice that you fall asleep uncontrollably at intervals during the day, then you are wondering what it is. Without mincing words, there is a high possibility that you have a condition called narcolepsy. But don’t worry. You have no reason to panic.…

There are currently no medical tests for autism as an adult. But it doesn’t mean you cannot self-diagnose yourself to know whether or not you have autism. Even if you do, it is not the end of the world. Thousands of adults with autism have managed to live life optimally with some helping tips. Lucky…

As your birthday approaches, you might notice a lack of the usual excitement you used to feel. Perhaps there’s a TV show you once enjoyed, but now you need help to muster any interest in it. It’s as if your emotions have faded, and you no longer experience the joy that once came easily. If…

Journaling is a practice that benefits everyone, it offers a way to gain clarity, process difficult experiences, and cultivate self-awareness. Many famous individuals throughout history have used this tool to capture their observations, ideas, and emotions. For instance, Oscar Wilde once declared that he never traveled without his diary, as he believed that one should…

The term Emotional Intelligence (EI) or Emotional Quotient (EQ) introduced by Peter Salovery and John Mayer in an article in the journal ‘Imagination, Cognition and Personality’ in 1990, was not an accepted measurement of intelligence until 1995 when more light was shone on it in the best selling book, ‘Emotional Intelligence’ authored by Daniel Goleman,…

STOCKHOLM SYNDROME MEANING Stockholm syndrome means a psychological response associated with crimes involving an abuser and a victim, in which a captor and a hostage as linked in kidnapping cases are the most common. It is not recognized as a mental condition but rather has been ascribed by experts to be an adaptive mechanism of…

Resolutions are goals or commitments that people make for themselves at the beginning of a new year, often as part of the process of reflecting on the past year and planning for the future. Some common resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, learning a new skill, saving money, and improving relationships. Some people make specific,…

Therapy is a type of treatment intended to relieve or heal symptoms concerning an issue or condition. The success of therapy is dependent on various factors, but a major reason why therapy fails is due to the client being resistant to change or having unrealistic expectations. Often times, this results in unsuccessful therapy sessions. To…

When someone has compulsive lying, they routinely tell lies with little to no justification. Another name for it is pathological lying. A German doctor first described this condition in 1891. Despite being around for more than a century, compulsive/pathological lying lacks a precise definition. The term “compulsive lying” refers to the compulsive lying of pathological…

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