What is Emetophobia? Exploring the Fear of Vomiting

Imagine being gripped by an intense, irrational fear every time you feel the slightest hint of nausea or hear someone mention the word ‘vomit.’ For those who suffer from emetophobia, this fear can be overwhelming and profoundly disruptive. While it’s a rare condition, affecting only about 0.1% of the population, its impact on daily life […]

Double Depression Demystified: What You Need to Know

For ages, people believed every disease had to do something with the physical self alone. Only a few outliers and extremes were subjected to something supernatural. Something like double depression would probably be considered normal. But as research progressed, we understood that mental health is a product of a cognitive and emotional system. And just […]

Sleeping Peacefully: Strategies On How To Stop Panic Attacks At Night?

Panic attacks can hit suddenly, and they don’t wait for a convenient time. Imagine dealing with intense fear and worry in the middle of the night. Yes, panic attacks don’t stick to a schedule. They can strike when you least expect them, even while you’re asleep. In this article, we’ll dive into what panic attacks […]

How to Manage and Cope with Mini Panic Attacks When Falling Asleep?

Sudden jolts or intense fear during sleep can leave you feeling panicked. However, there are strategies to manage nighttime anxiety and improve sleep quality. Ever wake up in a cold sweat, heart pounding as if you’ve just finished running four blocks? Maybe those nighttime jitters aren’t because of nightmares or vivid dreams. These mini panic attacks, […]

When The Mind Won’t Rest: What Causes Panic Attacks at Night?

Ever wondered what causes panic attacks at night? These unsettling episodes can disrupt sleep and leave us feeling anxious. Understanding their origins is crucial in finding ways to manage and prevent them. Let’s explore nocturnal panic attacks and explore why they happen. Why Do I Get Panic Attacks At Night? When it comes to panic […]

Therapist for Yourself

When deciding on a therapist for yourself, your family or your child, it is helpful to answer some of the following questions: What is the therapist’s orientation? Is it psychoanalytic, systemic, cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused, play therapy or art therapy? How long has the therapist been in practice? Do you prefer a man or […]

Cognitive-Behavioral

Neurobehavioral Framework Overview The current scientific understanding of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) places the disorder in a neurobehavioral framework i.e. neuro, neurological; behavioral, manifested in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. OCD is not a bad habit. It is a neurological problem that cannot, in any way, be viewed as the person’s fault or as something they could […]

When You Have Or Live With Someone With ADHD

What is ADHD? In the last couple of decades, ADHD was seen exclusively as a disorder of childhood that disappeared in late adolescence. This had broad implications for those adults with ADHD who were not diagnosed. Many were called lazy, unmotivated, scattered, off task. In 1902 it was called “Moral Deficit Disorder!” The truth is, […]