Spoiler alert: this article spoils the plot of a movie! Trigger warning: this article discusses a psychological disorder Woman in the Window is a 2021 American psychological thriller film based on the novel written by A.J. Finn. The film follows an agoraphobic woman who begins to spy on her new neighbors and is a witness to …
HIV-related stigma exists worldwide, although it manifests itself differently across countries, communities, religious groups, and individuals. Where Does the Stigma Come From? The stigma surrounding HIV comes from misinformation. Some stigmas include – “HIV and AIDS are always associated with death.” False: With advances in treatment and preventive care, rates of HIV infection, AIDS, and related …
Oftentimes, we get stressed to the point of anger. Otherwise, we just feel pure anger from a situation that may have occurred. Like many, your sources of anger and stress can vary – ranging from your house life, personal life, work life, and more. As such, your anger can cause you to sometimes feel the …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses social anxiety. Social anxiety is more than just feeling shy around people – it is a feeling that eats you up inside, making you wonder about and question every little detail around you and about you. It is a disorder that disrupts your life, making your daily life a struggle. …
There seems to come a day in most of our lives where we might wish to move out of our parents’ house, live in a new city, and pursue the job of our dreams all on our own. It is the ultimate main character dream, and I personally blame Sex and the City. Reality, though, is …
Trigger warning: this article discusses trauma. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, a refugee is someone who has “fled war, violence, conflict, or persecution and has crossed an international border to find safety in another country.” Oftentimes, refugees would have fled extremely brutal circumstances and are seeking more than just physical safety and security. …
Some people absolutely shudder at the thought of having predictable and though-out schedules. However, there are individuals that prefer a more organized daily routine. During times of stress, having a solid routine can help maintain control and make you feel more settled. There have been numerous disruptions in daily routines of so many people due …
A lot of us believe that to be alone is to be lonely, when these two terms mean very different things. In this article, I want to touch on the point of view that Osho, a very insightful and interesting author, brought to light the fact that “aloneness is our very nature, yet we are not …
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is an anxiety driven disorder that is characterized by the inability of an individual to be alone. These individuals rely on other people to provide support and comfort at all times, or else they tend to develop symptoms of anxiety. People who may not have this condition could, of course, deal …
We know that change is inevitable, but why do we find it so difficult to adjust ourselves around change – around changing our mindsets for the better and looking at situations from a different perspective? Your thoughts and belief system navigate your entire life from what you feel to how and what you think – every little …