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Annihilation - An Exploration of the Unknown

Cinema, Television, and PsychologyAnnihilation - An Exploration of the Unknown

Imagine that, one day, a specific area of the world transforms into something completely different. So different that it's unlike…

You Don't Want to Kill Me - A Story About Empathy

Stories and ReflectionsYou Don't Want to Kill Me - A Story About Empathy

Look me in the eye and tell me if I really have to die. You know you don't want to…

The Secondary Gains of Anxiety

PsychologyThe Secondary Gains of Anxiety

Secondary gains are what psychologists call the benefits derived from a disorder or pathology. You're probably wondering what the benefits…

Decoding the Fear of the Unknown

Psychology TodayDecoding the Fear of the Unknown

The concept of the fear of the unknown was studied by Sigmund Freud and has much to do with what…

Sexual Behavior According to Science

SexSexual Behavior According to Science

Sexual behavior seems to be the main topic of conversation among many people. Sometimes, the information we share in these…

Why Do Some People Find it Hard to Ask for Help?

Human RelationshipsWhy Do Some People Find it Hard to Ask for Help?

Everyone goes through tough times. However, some people find it very hard to ask for help. The root causes of…

Fear, Sadness, and Frustration: The Most Common Emotions during Lockdown

EmotionsFear, Sadness, and Frustration: The Most Common Emotions during Lockdown

Fear, sadness, and frustration. We wouldn't be wrong if we said that these are the three most common emotions during…

Making Excuses Is a Habit in Many People

Personality PsychologyMaking Excuses Is a Habit in Many People

Some people seem to be experts at making excuses. They justify every mistake, unfulfilled task, failure, drawback, or unfulfilled promise.…

Brief Strategic Therapy for Panic Attacks

TherapiesBrief Strategic Therapy for Panic Attacks

Brief strategic therapy for panic attacks is highly effective. This psychological intervention helps you put concrete and innovative solutions into…

Pluviophobia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Clinical PsychologyPluviophobia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Anyone who suffers from a phobia knows that being exposed to what they're afraid of is an awful experience. Consequently,…

Systematic Desensitization or Exposure?

TherapiesSystematic Desensitization or Exposure?

Systematic desensitization and exposure are two tools psychologists use a lot. Usually, people consider them useful for putting someone in…

Validating Emotions: What Does it Mean?

EmotionsValidating Emotions: What Does it Mean?

Validating emotions or people's stories is such an important and valuable resource that many therapists make it the focus of…

Do You Know What Your Basic and Secondary Emotions Are?

EmotionsDo You Know What Your Basic and Secondary Emotions Are?

Understanding your basic and secondary emotions will allow you to develop on a personal and relational level. Those who have…

The Absence of Problems Doesn't Guarantee Happiness

TheoriesThe Absence of Problems Doesn't Guarantee Happiness

The absence of problems doesn't automatically lead to happiness. More important is the willingness to change and tolerate the uncertainty…

Androphobia: The Fear of Men

CultureAndrophobia: The Fear of Men

There are all kinds of phobias. However, one of the most striking and surprising is androphobia, the fear of men. Those who suffer from androphobia experience feelings of intense panic…

Are You Tied Down to the Familiar in Your Life?

Personal DevelopmentAre You Tied Down to the Familiar in Your Life?

We might all feel attracted to the unknown once in a while. Who doesn't want to learn and discover new…

Happiness and Fear - Are They Mutually Exclusive?

Personal DevelopmentHappiness and Fear - Are They Mutually Exclusive?

Eduardo Punset is a rather popular politician who left us a wonderful legacy of human wisdom. Today, we're going to…

What's Social Confidence?

Personal DevelopmentWhat's Social Confidence?

On a social level, self-confidence is like a prized treasure. We have lots of information at our disposal about how to increase it and enjoy greater personal growth. In contrast…

The Emotional Curve

EmotionsThe Emotional Curve

Many experts define an emotion as a subjective state that has an overwhelming or intense affective load. While it's difficult to explicitly describe emotions, everyone can describe these subjective states…

Klüver–Bucy Syndrome: The Loss of Fear

Clinical PsychologyKlüver–Bucy Syndrome: The Loss of Fear

Klüver-Bucy syndrome is one of the most extreme examples of how a nervous system alteration can completely change an individual's…

Three Amazing Short Stories to Think About

Stories and ReflectionsThree Amazing Short Stories to Think About

Today, we bring you three amazing short stories to think about. They're all anonymous. However, people have been talking about…