“4 Types of Narcissism Share This Trait” Narcissism is many-faceted and comes in several types. Narcissists will use a variety of tactics and defenses to keep you insecure and ensure their status and their needs are met. It’s easy to be confused, but it’s important to understand and spot which type of narcissist you’re dealing…Read more
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–Is Game Addiction / Behavioural Addiction A Disorder? A diversion disorder, go typically named “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games that is difficult to manage which continue intense despite serious bad consequences in alternative areas of the gamer’s life. The expert discussed whether or not severely problematic diversion actually constitutes an “addiction” like other chemical addictions such as drug and…Read more
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This week, an article in The New York Times sparked significant discussion online with its headline: “Small Number of Covid Patients Develop Severe Psychotic Symptoms.” While alarming at first glance, it’s important to understand what this truly means. What is Psychosis? Psychosis is a medical term used to describe a condition affecting one’s thoughts and…Read more
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How to Mend a Family Rift? We often think of family bonds as unbreakable, no matter the circumstances. But, in fact, most American families experience an estrangement that leads to anger, sadness, and heartache. Pillemer conducted the first-ever national survey on estrangement, in which he queried more than 1,300 people. He found about 27 percent of the U.S. population, or about 67 million people, are currently living with an active estrangement in their family, and the majority…Read more
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Anger, like happiness, sorrow, worry, and contempt, is one of the most fundamental human emotions. These emotions have been perfected over the course of human history and are linked to basic survival. Anger is linked to the sympathetic nervous system’s “fight, flight, or freeze” response, which prepares humans to battle. Fighting, on the other hand,…Read more
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Parents are the most powerful source in making their children learn and unlearn the victim mindset Do you think that somebody else or some unfortunate events in your life are responsible for your miseries and for preventing you from being your best self? Do you think that other people are luckier than you? Do you…Read more
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Today, young adults aged 18-25 are experiencing unique challenges that are reshaping how we define maturity. Neuroscience, cultural changes, and the pressures of modern life suggest that adolescence now stretches into the mid-twenties, making 25 the new 18. This article explores the reasons behind this shift and explains why psychological maturity takes longer today. What…Read more
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Dear Dr Sadaqat Ali, I am having a hard time dealing with a colleague. He has a big heart and will do anything to help anyone. The problem is his temper. If something does not go his way or someone does not agree with him, he yells and does not care who hears him. He…Read more
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Dear Dr. Sadaqat Ali, I have been in two situations which disturbed me a lot and may affect my relationship in the long run. My husband unloaded on me and scolded me for something I didn’t do. Both times, he did not even pause long enough to let me explain my side. Receiving this unproductive criticism…Read more
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Dear Dr. Sadaqat Ali, I head a boutique. I am struggling with two low performers and their irresponsibility for months. We upgraded our software systems several years ago, and they still do not understand how the software works. Their best performance on average lies in medium range, but there is not enough cause to terminate…Read more