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Misconceptions About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Have you ever heard someone say that they have developed PTSD after being through a difficult situation or event? While it's common to associate it with extreme events (like war), this disorder can develop after any traumatic event. Unfortunately, despite its...
Strategies for Coping with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Your Everyday Life
Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the primary traits of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The disorder affects children and adults of all ages. Furthermore, it can interfere with daily functioning and social interactions. Its symptoms include but...
Tips for Overcoming Obstacles to Reach Your Goals
Reaching your goals can be a fulfilling and empowering experience. Who wouldn't want to experience it? But if you ask whether everyone gets to experience it, the answer is a big No. Why do you think this is a problem commonly faced by a large population of...
Is it Possible to be Addicted to the Internet?
If you can't get out of the habit of binge-scrolling and find your eyes glued to a screen at 3 am at night, then it is possible that you are addicted to the internet. Addiction is a complex phenomenon that involves changes in the brain's reward and pleasure centers,...
Tips to Quit Using Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism
Drowning your sorrows into the bottom of a bottle might seem like an easy idea at first, but it is sure to unleash a myriad of problems in the long run. Alcohol - the psychoactive substance you know and love is a sure-shot way of relaxing and unwinding, especially in...
Right vs Left Brain: How are they Different?
The concept of right vs. left brain is popular in contemporary culture, with many people believing that they are either left-brained or right-brained and that this determines their personality, skills, and preferences. You've probably come across various posts,...
What is Procrastination and How Can I Stop?
The 21st century has become synonymous with hustle culture, which brings along signs of procrastination. If we look at the dictionary definition, procrastination deals with an act of delaying the activities at hand. Procrastinators usually fall under six categories,...
The Effect of Chronic Stress on Your Body
What meets the eye when you look at yourself in the mirror seldom reflects what lies buried beneath. The ancient art and science of yoga conjectures the presence of three bodies and not just one ~ the physical body, the astral body (our sensation of pain and...
How Does Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Psychology Work?
EMDR therapy is an unconventional psychotherapy procedure. Investigations have proved it as successful. It helps people recover from trauma and other traumatic life situations, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. When traumatic events occur, the...
Generational Family Trauma: What it is and How to Heal
Our parents pass down various traits to us, including physical characteristics like our hair color and personality traits like our sense of humor. These inherited attributes significantly influence our identities. However, Generational Family Trauma is another type of...