Understanding Toxic Relationships: Psychology, History, and Healing

Understanding Toxic Relationships: Psychology, History, and Healing A toxic relationship is any interpersonal connection that consistently causes emotional, psychological, or sometimes physical harm. Unlike the normal ups and downs of relationships, toxic dynamics erode self-esteem, foster anxiety, and can hinder personal growth. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula explains, “Toxic relationships are not just unpleasant—they can … Read more

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“Hysteria” and Genital Stimulation in Women, Insulin Shock (Coma) Therapy, Lobotomy And Other Unethical Methods in the History of Psychological Treatment

“Hysteria” and Genital Stimulation in Women, Insulin Shock (Coma) Therapy, Lobotomy And Other Unethical Methods in the History of Psychological Treatment Mental-health treatment has, at times, ventured into practices that today would be considered deeply unethical, even torturous. When I review these episodes, I do so not to sensationalise, but to remember how far the … Read more

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The Psychological Labyrinth of Severance Season 2: A Study of Identity, Memory, and Control

The Psychological Labyrinth of Severance Season 2: A Study of Identity, Memory, and Control As Severance returns for its much-anticipated second season (Severance Season 2), the psychological undercurrents of this dystopian workplace thriller continue to captivate audiences. The series delves into the disturbing consequences of memory bifurcation, where employees of Lumon Industries undergo a “severance” … Read more

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The Columbine Massacre: A Psychological Dissection of Violence, Infamy, and Healing

The Columbine Massacre: A Psychological Dissection of Violence, Infamy, and Healing Defining Columbine: A Day of Infamy On April 20, 1999, two adolescents, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, executed a meticulously premeditated assault on Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Armed with firearms and homemade explosives, they embarked on a rampage that claimed 13 lives … Read more

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Sublimation: Displacing Pain and Finding Expression through Unconscious Channels And Sex

Sublimation: Displacing Pain and Finding Expression through Unconscious Channels And Sex Sublimation, as a concept in psychology, is one of the defense mechanisms proposed by Sigmund Freud. It refers to the process by which individuals channel emotional energy, often from unresolved or repressed desires, into socially acceptable or productive outlets. In particular, when someone faces … Read more

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The SANCTUM movement therapy, energy, Kundalini and Spiritual Awakening

The SANCTUM movement therapy, energy, Kundalini and Spiritual Awakening Sanctum movement is designed to empower the body and expand the mind, Sanctum is a holistic moving sequence rooted in multidisciplinary forms of kundalini yoga, martial arts, animalistic flow, breath work and primal fitness. A transformative wellbeing practice that explores energy frequencies with mindful movement. The … Read more

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Schizophrenia, Inner Voices, and the Historical Belief in Demonic Origins

Schizophrenia, Inner Voices, and the Historical Belief in Demonic Origins Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population globally. It is characterized by a range of symptoms, including delusions, disorganized thinking, and auditory hallucinations—often experienced as hearing voices that are not real. For many people, this experience of hearing … Read more

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