Throughout history, humans have engaged in bloody wars, battling each other for control over valuable resources, land, or wealth. However, no matter which side they belonged to, everyone shared one dream: to find more power and therefore, more happiness. We
Stress is present in various aspects of our lives and continues to be a popular topic in research. Stress is understood as a discrepancy between the physical or psychological demands to be met and the available resources, such as the
A study conducted in Japan demonstrated that an autumn foliage mountain landscape image had relaxing effects among women in their 20s. If just an image of the season can bring about such psychological changes, how much more can happen during
You may have encountered individuals with mental illnesses who seem to function normally—they go to work every day and communicate effectively. Conversely, you may have also seen people with depression and other mental health issues who struggle to maintain that
An intense fear of imperfection, where individuals tend to harshly judge themselves for being not perfect and set unachievable goals. This may sound like one of the symptoms of OCD but it is called Atelophobia. Let’s learn the causes, symptoms,
The father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, proposed several intriguing yet debatable ideas. Defence mechanisms are a popular concept and represent unconscious coping methods that distort reality to deal with anxiety-provoking events. Often, many display childlike behaviours during stressful events, such
Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, where everything seems to go wrong? This pattern, known as negative thinking, can make you feel hopeless, anxious, and stressed. Imagine your mind as a garden, where negative thoughts
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. John Nicer Dendrophilia can be described as the immense love and connection, some people have for trees and nature. Some people tend to feel an emotional connection with
The term “platonic friendship” might initially seem useless since friendships are inherently platonic, right? A platonic relationship is a close friendship between two individuals rooted in genuine affection and mutual respect, without any sexual or romantic involvement. This type of relationship thrives
Most of us may not take rejection well initially, but lately, we will pull ourselves together, and move on, right?. What if the rejection, causes severe emotional pain, and intensely heightened negative emotions that are challenging to manage? This condition
