Hanan Parvez 
Depression or Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating condition in which a person experiences: These symptoms can overwhelm a depressed person, making them dysfunctional. That is, they’re unable to function normally in their day-to-day life. They find themselves so low on energy that they’re unable to do even the simplest, routine tasks. On the
To compartmentalize something means to divide it into compartments or sections. In Psychology, compartmentalization means dividing mental contents into separate compartments in the mind. These mental contents could be thoughts, emotions, feelings, motives, beliefs, memories, personalities, or identities. Compartmentalization is a natural consequence of how the mind works. By categorizing mental information, the mind can
To learn how to de-escalate situations, we first need to understand why they escalate in the first place. Conflict between two parties occurs when there’s a clash of interests. The parties’ needs and wants differ; one party’s needs and wants interfere with the other’s. Escalation means that a conflict has intensified or is beginning to
Emotional unavailability is defined as the inability to form an emotional connection with another person. Emotional connection leads to emotional intimacy and is a big part of connecting with others. A lack of emotional connection in all kinds of relationships reduces the quality of those relationships, making a relationship breakdown more likely. Emotional unavailability is
Overthinking is getting stuck in repetitive thought loops about a problem or a situation in a way that is unproductive and leads to negative emotions like overwhelm, fear, anxiety, and depression. When you’re thinking about something too much, you can’t think about the other things, so your life gets derailed. This is why overthinking is
Related: Sociopath vs Psychopath test Sociopath: Definition and meaning A sociopath, also called a secondary psychopath, is someone with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). They’re likely to engage in antisocial acts where they harm others. Their aggression is both reactive and instrumental. Reactive aggression is aggression due to an emotional reaction, such as anger. Instrumental aggression
Attachment style refers to one’s style of relating or connecting with others, especially romantic partners. Based on attachment theory, attachment styles provide a valuable framework for understanding how people behave in relationships. There are two main types of attachment styles- secure and insecure. Insecure attachment is further classified into three subtypes: Avoidant attachment style is
Humans need to evaluate the world to navigate it effectively and meet their goals. Not everything in the world has equal value. If that were the case, humans would not be judgmental—there’d be no need to. The fundamental reason humans are naturally judgmental is that things in the world have unequal value. To meet their
Burnout and depression are similar emotional states, so there’s bound to be confusion between them. They are so identical that the debate on whether they’re the same has been raging for decades in Psychology. Too many burnout and depressive symptoms overlap.1Bianchi, R., Verkuilen, J., Schonfeld, I. S., Hakanen, J. J., Jansson-Fröjmark, M., Manzano-García, G., …
What is delusional jealousy? Delusional jealousy, also known as morbid jealousy or Othello syndrome, occurs when someone is convinced that their partner has committed infidelity despite having little or no evidence. A delusion is a false belief. Those suffering from delusional jealousy have persistent, excessive, irrational, and unfounded suspicions about their partner’s fidelity. Because they