Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing need for attention and a fear of being abandoned by significant others. This fear leads the individual to develop dependent and …
Social Phobia: 5 Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
At just 36 years old, Greta Garbo retired from the big screen. Known for her private life and her aversion to large crowds from a young age, she often avoided social events and interviews, preferring …
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Worrying about money literally exhausts your brain
Have you ever started thinking about money (the money you're short on, the money that isn't coming in, all the things you have to pay for...) and started feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, as if you …
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Commitment-phobic: Why do so many young people refuse to have a partner?
There's a statistic that's disconcerting in its starkness: in Spain, approximately half of the young population will never get married. It's not that they'll get divorced or marry later; they simply …
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Moral Hypochondria, the obsession with proving oneself to be a “good person”
When we think of hypochondria, the first thing that comes to mind is physical health. Hypochondriacs suffer all sorts of symptoms, going from doctor to doctor seeking second and third opinions, yet …
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The internal dialogue technique or the empty chair: How to apply it step by step?
The internal dialogue technique, also known as the empty chair or hot seat technique, is one of the most emblematic and powerful tools of Gestalt Therapy. Its main objective is to bring our different …
People who thanks the drivers when crossing the street share these 3 personality traits
There are two types of pedestrians on the street: the one who crosses carelessly, looking out of the corner of his eye while still engrossed in his phone screen or lost in thought, and the attentive …