fear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 is highly effective. This psychological intervention helps you put concrete and innovative solutions into…

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

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

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

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 automatically lead to happiness. More important is the willingness to change and tolerate the uncertainty…

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…

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

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

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…

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