personality disorder
Personality disorders are as complex as they are misunderstood; delve into this diagnosis and learn the typical cognitions, behaviors, and inner experience of those inflicted.
Going No Contact: Why I 'Divorced' My Narcissistic Mother
I Finally Divorced My Mother This was not an act of anger. It was the final, radical act of my own preservation. To "divorce" your mother is a jarring concept. It feels like a violation of the sacred bond we’re told should be unbreakable. For years, I believed that, too. I spent decades trying to renovate a relationship that was built on a fault line, hoping that if I just found the right words or the right therapist, the foundation would finally be safe.
By Sunshine Firecracker5 months ago in Psyche
7 Signs You Were the Family Scapegoat (& How to Reclaim Your Story)
The Unseen Wound: 7 Signs You Were the Family Scapegoat In many dysfunctional families, there are unspoken roles assigned to each child. But while some roles come with praise, one is created to carry all the family’s burdens: the family scapegoat. This is the child who is cast as the “problem,” the “troublemaker,” or the source of all conflict.
By Sunshine Firecracker5 months ago in Psyche
Teen Stress in Ukraine: The Crucial Role of Resilience in Difficult Times
Why Adolescence Is So Vulnerable Adolescence (ages 11–18) is one of the most critical and challenging stages of human development. During this time, the individual undergoes intensive biological, psychological, and social changes. Identity formation accelerates, autonomy from parents grows, and the influence of peers becomes stronger.
By Daria Barabash5 months ago in Psyche
Adolescent Stress Resilience and Attachment Styles: Findings from Ukrainian Research
Why This Is Important Adolescence is one of the most challenging stages of human development. During this period, identity formation intensifies, peer influence increases, and levels of academic and social stress rise. Research shows that attachment style, established in early childhood, plays a key role in how adolescents cope with stress.
By Daria Barabash5 months ago in Psyche
We Suffer More in Imagination than in Reality
Life is rarely as harsh as the stories we tell ourselves about it. The Roman philosopher Seneca once wrote, “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” These words, from his collection of letters known as Letters to Lucilius, carry timeless wisdom. They remind us that much of our pain does not come from the events themselves, but from the anxious rehearsals we perform in our minds.
By Zakir Ullah5 months ago in Psyche
10 Fascinating Psychology Facts
The human mind is one of the most mysterious things in the world. We think we know ourselves, but psychology continues to uncover truths that prove we’re far more complex than we realize. From the way we fall in love to the tricks our memory plays, psychology reveals the hidden patterns behind our daily lives.
By Hakeem Khan 5 months ago in Psyche
