Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Have you ever been swept off your feet by someone showering you with intense affection, only to have them abruptly lose interest? This phenomenon, known as love bombing, is often linked to narcissistic attachment styles and can leave victims feeling confused, betrayed, and heartbroken. In this article, we delve into the psychology of love bombing,[…]

Think of the Dark Triad of Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism as the Bermuda Triangle – it’s perilous to get near it! The traits of all three often overlap and create personality profiles that are damaging and toxic, especially when it comes to intimate relationships, where we let our guard down. Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT is[…]

Have you ever felt like a fraud or that you don’t deserve your achievements? You’re not alone. This experience is called imposter syndrome, a persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evident success. People with imposter syndrome may attribute their achievements to luck or fear being “found out” as unqualified. This guide explores the symptoms,[…]

“What Factors Cause Conflicts in a Family Business?” For the past two centuries, family businesses have sprung up all over the world. Advancement in technology and ease of communication are two major factors that have helped family businesses to expand and evolve. If we take a closer look at history books, we can see that kings used[…]

“Psycho-Social Impact of PUBG” PUBG is one of the most widely played video games today. According to an estimate, 227 million people play PUBG every month. People from all around the world play this game as it is one of the easiest and conveniently accessed games with simple controls and addictive features which makes an individual play it[…]

“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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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,[…]

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[…]