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Identifying Triggers of Pathological Demand Avoidance: The Hidden Behaviour Pattern in Kids
Most children sometimes avoid doing what is asked of them. However, some children take this avoidance to an extreme, resisting almost any request. Avoidance can be in any form, like making excuses, distraction, focusing on other things rather than the assigned task, escaping, or panic attacks. This extreme avoidance might look like refusing to brush their teeth in the morning, persistent arguments over doing homework, or having a meltdown when
Understanding Neuroticism: The Psychology of Emotional Sensitivity
Some people experience life as a storm of emotions, where they react more forcefully to things that happen normally. For them, life is a series of emotional storms. Joy can turn to worry for them in no time, and a small setback feels like a huge distress. Psychologists call this neuroticism, one of the Big Five personality traits that describe human temperament. In the context of the Big 5, neuroticism
What Is Derealization/Depersonalization: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Have you ever felt like you are sitting alone, watching television? You suddenly feel an overwhelming fear, although there is no danger around you. You felt dark around you, as walls were crossing over you. The feeling came nowhere, and it was horrific. Worse, you felt like reality was breaking apart. You had no idea what was happening around you. For a moment, you felt like you were going crazy
How ADHD And Dopamine Are Connected?
Do you feel guilty of slow learning and not paying the desired attention to the important tasks? You might be thinking that you are slow or careless, and a lazy person. This could be because you might have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or your brain produces low dopamine. But what is the connection between ADHD and dopamine chemicals in the brain? ADHD is a brain disorder that changes the way the
Parentified Child: How Early Responsibility Shapes Anxious Adults?
Eleven-year-old Maya was a miniature adult; her childhood was like a ghost for which she really had no time to mourn. After her mother fell deeper into depression, Maya took charge. She managed the household, her younger siblings, and her mother’s fragile state of mind. After school, while the other kids played, she had to cook dinner. She helped her siblings with homework. She held back tears as she comforted
How To Manage ADHD Rage In Adults?
Sometimes, a small trouble can lead to intense anger outbursts. But if this anger remains persistent, and you are unable to recognize the exact reason? It might be ADHD rage! Individuals experiencing ADHD remain enraged due to emotional dysregulation. ADHD & rage are connected, but rage is not an official diagnostic criterion for ADHD. The core symptoms of ADHD, such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, cause extreme aggression and lead
Narcissistic abuse syndrome: How does it impact mental health?
Have you ever been in a relationship that starts with love bombing, but it gives you pain in the end? If the answer is a resounding yes, it might be narcissistic abuse syndrome. Narcissistic abuse is a psychological abuse that makes the individual question their self-worth. It’s a personality disorder that exploits the minds just to use them to meet their own needs and desires. Moreover, Narcissistic abuse syndrome is
Factors And Signs To Overcome Abandonment Issues
Do you have a fear of being left behind, or do you feel like a burden on your loved ones? If the answer is a resounding yes, it can be abandonment issues. Abandonment issues are the feelings and fear of being left alone, rejected, or neglected. These fears can occur due to real life experiences such as childhood trauma, breakup, or more. However, abandonment issues severely impact an individual’s life,
What Are The Traits Of A Vulnerable Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
There are several reasons why a person develops a vulnerable narcissistic personality disorder, and one of them is childhood traumas and early age events. This narcissistic trait, which is known as covert narcissism, is a mix of self-confidence and strong self-doubt about what a person is, how he behaves with others, and why. You can say that, unlike other narcissistic personality disorder styles, such as overt or grandiose narcissists, the
Hyperfixation or just Brain Gets Stuck on Something Interesting
Have you ever gotten stuck in a game, a book reading, or a gardening task that you totally forget about everything else? You are not aware that time is flying. When the state ends, you suddenly look up and realize that hours have gone by, and it can be a really big deal. The brain with ADHD works differently. Instead of little attention, you sometimes have a lot of it.