Are you curious about how online hypnotherapy works but need to know if it’s possible to do it online? With the rise of telehealth services, hypnotherapy has also shifted to the digital space. It is not only viable but also effective and convenient. Read on to learn all about this fascinating approach! What is Hypnotherapy … Read more
Diogenes syndrome, also known as ‘severe domestic squalor,’ is a behavioral disorder characterized by excessive hoarding, a dirty living space, and inadequate personal hygiene due to poor self-care. Typically, Diogenes syndrome manifests in an accumulation of unessential items over time – months or even years. Although this remains controllable in most individuals with the disorder, … Read more
Asperger’s syndrome is a form of autism. It is an inherited developmental neurological disorder – it can affect areas of development such as memory, attention, language, problem-solving, perception, and social interaction. While the cause of Asperger syndrome (AS) isn’t fully understood, evidence shows a strong genetic connection, with more cases occurring in people with first-degree … Read more
People have documented the characteristics of writer’s block for many centuries, but the term itself was first described in 1947 by psychoanalyst Edmund Bergler. Writer’s block is a common phenomenon characterized by the inability to produce new work or develop original ideas. If you’ve ever experienced writer’s block, you know how frustrating it is to … Read more
Aichmophobia is a type of anxiety disorder involving an intense fear of sharp objects. It’s not known to be a common phobia – affecting around 2.5 – 5% of the population. However, it can cause some people intense anxiety, panic attacks, and behavioral changes. When we refer to ‘sharp objects,’ this isn’t just knives. People … Read more
A Fear of Crowds: Explaining Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of crowds or confined spaces or vast and open spaces. An ‘agoraphobe’ fears the possibility of losing control over a situation and not being able to escape easily in case of danger. An agoraphobic individual may be frightened of … Read more
Anthropophobia (or ‘anthrophobia’) is an often temporary social phobia, typically involving fear of crowds, eye contact, and receiving judgment from others. It’s defined as a “fear of people” and is common among 13-18-year-olds, for whom the slightest social contact can quickly seem insurmountable. Similarly to other specific phobias, we characterize anthropophobia as an intense fear … Read more