procrastination

The word “Procrastination” is derived from two Latin words. “Pro” means “for” and “Cras” means “tomorrow.” The literal translation of these words is “to postpone something until tomorrow.” What is procrastination? Procrastination is a psychological disorder that prevents individuals from reaching their full potential in life. If a person lacks persistence, focus, practicality, and self-discipline,…

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Depression and genetics

A positive genetic test for depression can, indeed, influence how an individual perceives their emotional state, potentially making them feel more depressed. Depression, like many other mental health disorders, is increasingly understood to have a genetic component. In a study conducted by Matthew S. Lebowitz and colleagues in 2017, the aim was to investigate whether…

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Depression and suicide

Depression is considered one of the major threats to both mental and physical health. Ignoring its symptoms can ultimately put an individual at risk of suicide. Suicidal thoughts do not necessarily lead to suicide, but the warning signs should be taken seriously. There are two types of depression. In severe depression, the symptoms listed below…

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Sadism and masochism

Sadism, masochism, and sadomasochism are terms used in psychology to describe specific behavioral patterns. Sadism refers to the pleasure derived from humiliating and hurting others, while masochism refers to the enjoyment of experiencing pain and humiliation. Sadomasochism is a combination of these two patterns, where an individual experiences pleasure from both humiliating others and enduring…

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Limerence

Limerence is a state of intense infatuation or obsession with another person, characterized by overwhelming passion and intrusive thoughts. Individuals in this state experience obsessive thoughts and feelings of crazy love, where logic and reasoning often seem distant or irrelevant. This condition can be viewed as an emotional and behavioral disorder that may require specialized…

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delusions

In this article, we aim to define delusion, diagnose it, and explore its types, causes, and treatment. A delusion is a deeply held and persistent belief that is typically false and outside the bounds of reality. In delusion, we observe the individual’s misinterpretation of external beliefs and what happens outside of them. In other words,…

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