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Self Help

Bulimia Nervosa: Decoding the Intricacies of Binge and Purge

Ever wondered if you’re experiencing the urge to eat and constantly eating the food secretly, then unearthing unhealthy ways to prevent weight gain or to cut down the calories? You may have contracted the disorder known as Bulimia nervosa. The

Health

Insomnia: Symptoms, Types and Prevention

Many times, it’s possible that you are unable to fall asleep or stay asleep. This might be a result of uncomfortable bedding, extreme temperatures, or other influencing factors such as high consumption of caffeine. While this might be an occasional

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The Depathologization of Homosexuality

Homosexuality is defined as the enduring pattern of emotional, sexual and romantic attraction towards members of the same sex. It can include men, who are gay, or ‘Men who have sex with Men’ (MSM); and women who are lesbian, or

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Breaking Stigmas: Modern Perspectives on Hysteria and Possession

Hysteria and possession are two ideas that have long captured the attention of people and served as a gauge of how people are beginning to understand the inexplicable. These phenomena, which lie at the intersection of the spiritual and the

Life Style

Ambiverts: Navigating the Spectrum of Social Interaction

The words introvert and extrovert have long dominated the conversation in personality type exploration. But a third group, known as ambiverts, is becoming more well-known for its ability to explain the flexibility of social interaction in people. Because they combine

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Brainstorming: A valuable technique for getting ideas

Brainstorming is a skill used in groups, where members of the group discuss or present creative ideas and solutions. The word ‘brain storming’ is coined by Alex F. Osborn. It is a technique of spontaneous contributions of members and it

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Dating anxiety: Symptoms, Causes and the Management Tools

Anxiety could happen due to multiple reasons and for multiple things. Dating anxiety refers to the excessive worry or fear in the context of dating someone. Anxiety helps us predict the future beforehand by worrying about the outcome. When we

Life Style

The Psychology Behind Focus

The American Psychological Association Dictionary cites focus as the ability to concentrate on a certain stimulus or the ability to centre attention on an object or a stimulus. As we all are well aware, focus and concentration are not something

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Cancer and Stress

Stress, which is another name for psychological stress, is the state that people go through when they are under emotional, bodily, or mental strain. People’s everyday duties and routines, such as those related to jobs, family, and finances, can give

Life Style

Psychology Behind Avoidant Personality

Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) represents a profound and complex mental health condition characterized by intense social inhibition, deep-seated feelings of inadequacy, and an acute sensitivity to negative evaluation. This disorder transcends mere shyness; it embodies a fundamental fear of rejection