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Ganser Syndrome  

Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the  Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is,  incorrect

Health

How to Tell If You’re Experiencing Hypochondria (And What to Do)

Think of illness anxiety disorder, commonly known as hypochondria, as your brain’s alarm system getting stuck in the “on” position when it comes to health concerns. It’s not just being careful about your health – it’s when that careful attention

Awareness

7 Subtle Traits of Charismatic People, According to Psychology

Charisma is often viewed as the ability of an individual to influence and attract the people around them. Charismatic people can walk into a room and completely own it without even trying. They possess a particular set of skills that

Relationship

What Happens When You Let a Third Party Control Your Conflicts

Imagine being part of a reality show in which the plot is a messy entanglement of misunderstandings, half-truths and drama-and here’s the twist: no one gets the final rose, the only certain thing is chaos. Welcome to the world of

Awareness Positive

Why “Should” Statements Cause Guilt and Self-Doubt

Should Statements be errors of cognition that lead to feelings of guilt, and self-doubt and elicit perfectionism and self-criticism? Individuals manifesting anxiety and depression symptoms often engage in self-talk which includes “I should have” or “I ought to”. These cognitive

Education

Bandwagon Effect

We have always heard the phrase ‘human beings are social animals’. This means that our social interactions and opinions have a profound effect on us, our beliefs, and our thinking patterns. This tendency to adopt something because everyone else in

Relationship

Beyond Clichés: Real Insights for Building Healthy, Fulfilling Relationships

Relationships are complex, unique, and deeply personal. Yet the advice that is so readily handed out to help navigate these complex emotions can feel almost generic, repetitive, and—let’s just say it—full of clichés. We all hear them: “Never go to

Awareness Positive

Is There a Connection Between the Moon and Our Behavior?

For centuries, the moon and how its phases influence human behaviour have been a talk. In earlier days, people believed that certain phases of the moon could make individuals more or less aggressive. It was then the term “lunacy” originated

Awareness

What Catastrophizing Does to Your Mind—and How to Stop It

Catastrophizing is a process where an individual experiences a cognitive distortion of magnifying negative thoughts, worries or anxieties. Individuals often blow negative thinking out of proportion or minimize the importance of positive entities. They interpret minor incidents as major setbacks

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Group Therapy: Choosing Between Formats to Find Your Best Fit

When people think of therapy, they tend to imagine one person and one therapist, yet group therapy is often as effective, brings advantages, and costs less. Finding and deciding to join a group therapy is a big and often exciting step,