High-Functioning Depression: 10 Subtle Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore Depression often hides behind a facade of success, with subtle signs like loss of joy going unnoticed. Psychiatrist Natasha Trujillo notes that high-functioning depression allows productivity while masking emotional disconnection (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen early recognition reduce suicide risk and … Read more
Captive Penis Syndrome: Myth or Reality? What to Know and Do Captive penis syndrome, a rare sexual mishap, can cause distress during intercourse. Dr. Callet describes it as an involuntary vaginal contraction trapping the penis, per web:5. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how understanding such events reduces anxiety and promotes … Read more
Mindful Spending: Sentences to Curb Shopping Addiction and Save Money Shopping addiction, or oniomania, drives impulsive purchases that lead to financial strain and emotional distress, warns TikToker @Charlotteaime. Simple questions like “Do I already own something similar?” or the KISS method by Mary Daboin Lefèvre and Herwelin Vandechen can help you buy mindfully, per personal … Read more
Understanding Jealousy: Signs of a Toxic Personality and How to Heal Jealousy, when excessive, can poison relationships, turning love into control, warns an April 2022 Frontiers in Psychology study. Traits like neuroticism and fear of abandonment fuel this toxic behavior, per researchers, while experts like Jonathan Bennett and Andrea Bonior highlight signs like constant monitoring … Read more
Erotomania: Understanding the Delusion of Love and How to Heal Believing someone loves you without evidence isn’t just romantic hope—it’s erotomania, or Clérambault syndrome, a mental health disorder rooted in deep emotional pain, per psychoanalyst Valérie Grumelin. This condition, often tied to childhood emotional deficits, can lead to distress, family strain, or legal issues. As … Read more
Are You Afraid of Happiness? Understanding Cherophobia and How to Overcome It Happiness is a universal goal, yet for some, it sparks fear—a condition called cherophobia. Psychologist Claire Petin notes that the pressure to be happy can feel like failure, while Alexander Alvarado defines cherophobia as an irrational fear of happiness tied to expecting negative … Read more
Rare Psychiatric Syndromes That Reveal the Mind’s Mysteries The human mind can weave realities far beyond our everyday understanding, as seen in rare psychiatric syndromes like Cotard, Capgras, and Ekbom, described by psychiatrist Dr. Marine Columbel. These disorders—where patients believe they’re dead, see loved ones as impostors, or feel infested by invisible parasites—challenge our grasp … Read more
What Happens in the Brain with Parkinson’s Disease? A Mental Health Perspective Parkinson’s disease affects over 200,000 people in France, and its impact reaches far beyond tremors or slow movements. This neurodegenerative condition brings fatigue, anxiety, depression, and sleep issues, deeply affecting mental health and daily life. But what exactly happens in the brain to … Read more
The Effect of Time Change on Your Body: What Science and Experts Say Seasonal time changes have been a part of life in many countries for decades. Initially implemented as a strategy to save energy, especially in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis, this seemingly simple clock adjustment may have deeper effects on our … Read more
Tangent Thinking: A Little-Known Thought Disorder That Disrupts Communication Have you ever spoken to someone who constantly jumps from one topic to another without ever answering your question? If so, you may have encountered a phenomenon known as tangent thinking. This subtle but disruptive thought pattern is often misunderstood, yet it can be a symptom … Read more