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From Hurt to Hurtful: How Unresolved Trauma Can Fuel Verbal Abuse
Being in a relationship with an abusive partner can be a traumatic and challenging experience. While physical abuse is often the first thing that comes to mind, emotional abuse can be just as damaging. This is especially true when the abuser has a history of abandonment and neglect, as they may struggle to form healthy attachments in adulthood. In this article, we will explore why victims of emotional abuse need to move on from the relationship, even if they are married, and the steps they can take to protect themselves.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
Challenges and Progress in Treatment and Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that attacks the body's immune system, gradually weakening it and leaving it vulnerable to opportunistic infections. HIV is spread primarily through sexual contact, contaminated blood transfusions, sharing of needles or from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
By Muhammad Telmeez 3 years ago in Psyche
Silent Scars: The Devastating Effects of Verbal Abuse on Victims
Verbal abuse is a form of emotional abuse that involves using words and language to hurt, control, manipulate, and belittle another person. It can happen in any kind of relationship, including romantic, familial, professional, and social. Verbal abuse can cause the victim significant emotional and psychological damage, often leaving them feeling powerless, confused, and isolated.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
Gaslighting Unveiled: Surprising Behaviors That Could Be Gaslighting You Without You Realizing It
Gaslighting is a term used to describe a manipulative tactic that someone uses to make another person question their own reality. It is a form of psychological abuse where the abuser plants seeds of doubt in the victim's mind, leading them to question their memory, perception, and sanity. Often, the victim of gaslighting may not even be aware that they are being gaslit. In this article, we will explore some behaviors that people may not realize is gaslighting and why it is considered gaslighting.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
When Narcissists Punish: How Getting Something Wrong Can Trigger Their Wrath
Narcissists can be very demanding, controlling, and manipulative individuals who use a variety of tactics to control and dominate their victims. One of the most common tactics used by narcissists is to punish their victims for getting something wrong. This punishment can take many forms, including emotional abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse, and even sexual abuse.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
Love Bombing: The Dark Side of Romance You Need to Know About
Love bombing is a form of manipulation that is often used by people with personality disorders to gain control over their partners or targets. It is a common tactic among narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths. The term "love bombing" comes from the idea that the manipulator will shower their victim with affection, attention, and gifts in order to create a sense of euphoria and dependency.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
To Trust or Not to Trust
Hamlet famously says, “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” But if we dig a little deeper, Shakespeare’s Hamlet is not so much a story about “being” as it is one about trust. Can Hamlet trust the ghost of his father? Can Hamlet trust his friends? Can Hamlet trust his uncle, his mother, any of his kin? Perhaps, then, his famous soliloquy might have begun another way:
By Dima Ghawi3 years ago in Psyche
Uncover Your Unconscious Biases
Unconscious biases are subliminal prejudices that influence the way we make decisions. These practices often negatively impact our businesses, leading to an unhealthy workplace. We each have over 180 biases. In this blog, I share information about fifteen of the most common ones and provide examples for each. With the knowledge of these biases, we can begin the conversations needed to create an inclusive workplace for all.
By Dima Ghawi3 years ago in Psyche
Unraveling the Link Between Weed Addiction and OCD: Understanding the Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that are aimed at reducing anxiety or distress caused by these thoughts. OCD affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly impair their daily functioning and quality of life. While the exact cause of OCD is not fully understood, research has shown that various factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors, may contribute to its development. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the relationship between OCD and weed addiction, as some studies suggest that weed use may play a role in triggering or exacerbating OCD symptoms.
By Shams Ul Qammar3 years ago in Psyche
REASONS WE DREAM
REASONS WE DREAM A dream diary was written by the ancient Egyptians a thousand years later. Listing the meanings of more than a hundred typical dreams. We haven't stopped trying to figure out why we dream over the years. So, despite extensive scientific study, technological development, and perseverance, we still lack conclusive solutions, though we do have some intriguing theories. We fantasize in order to get what we want.
By Gladys wambua3 years ago in Psyche
