Hanan Parvez 
Avoidant attachment style is a type of insecure attachment where a person feels insecure in close relationships. An avoidant tries to create distance in their close relationships. Since relationships are all about bonding and closeness, this upsets and frustrates their partner. Avoidants, like all human beings, have a biological need for connection. But their childhood
Thought disorder, also called formal thought disorder or disorganized speech, is when a person’s thoughts become incoherent, illogical, and disorganized. This is reflected in how the person expresses themselves in speech and writing. Thought disorder is the main symptom of schizophrenia, dementia, and psychotic disorders. Of course, normal people also experience disorganized thoughts when they’re
I know exactly what it feels like to ‘not feel like yourself’. I’ve been in such situations so many times. You feel out of alignment. You feel something’s off. You can’t quite put a finger on what’s off. You say things like: “I don’t feel like myself lately.”“I don’t feel like myself anymore.” What’s going
This test is based on the following validated scales, recommended by researchers to assess cyclothymia: Disclaimer: This quiz is for awareness only and does not diagnose or replace professional advice. If you suspect you may have Cyclothymia or your symptoms affect daily life, consult a qualified mental health professional. What is cyclothymia? The term ‘cyclothymia’
For many, it’s hard to imagine that a mother can hate her own child. This is because mothers typically invest more in their offspring than fathers. For this reason, a mother’s love is considered ‘divine’ and ‘pure’. However, there are exceptions to this norm. Some mothers do hate their children. Some mothers treat their children
Trauma and trauma response Trauma is typically caused by a survival and/or reproduction-threatening event that the mind sees as dangerous. While daily life problems cause mild levels of distress, a traumatic event typically significantly decreases our odds of survival and reproduction. Traumas are out-of-the-ordinary stressors that have low: Since our minds and bodies are built
Narcissism is of two types: When we think of narcissists, we usually think of overt narcissists (ON). Overt narcissists openly display their narcissism. They’re usually extroverted, have high self-esteem, and are the loudest person in the room. They tend to be: Covert/vulnerable narcissists (CN) also desire to be superior to others, but they subtly accomplish
Before you learn how to talk to someone who turns things around, you must thoroughly understand the phenomenon of ‘turning things around’. There are a lot of things going on in this dynamic that need to be well understood. In this article, I’ll break down what happens when someone turns everything around on you and
To interpret the ‘hands behind the back’ body language gesture, you should first look at its context. This is because it is one of those body language gestures that can have different meanings depending on the context and accompanying gestures. In this article, I’ll cover the possible meanings of this gesture, providing examples and accompanying
We don’t take things personally. It just happens. I mean, we have little conscious control over it when it happens. Like many other thoughts and emotions, we can only deal with this psychological phenomenon post hoc. We can only manage it after it has happened. Why does it happen, though? We take things personally because