The concept of imposter syndrome describes an internal experience in which an individual has feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt that persist, despite having true competence or evident success. It also captures the struggle to internalize their success, and the fear that they will be viewed or exposed
Read more →While many of us have spent a significant time at home recently during the COVID-19 ‘Safer At Home’ orders, it is likely we can relate to the experience of those who struggle with mental illness and other mental health issues on a daily basis. People with pre-existing
Read more →There are a few mental health issues that, when at their peak, can exhibit a similar constellation of symptoms, which usually include extreme emotional dysregulation, high subjective distress, overt behavioral reactions to that stress, a subjective feeling of spinning out of control, a difficulty to being accessed
Read more →As a smart, ambitious person, you know that bad habits keep you from reaching your goals. You know you’re capable of self-control. Yet, despite your best efforts, you’ve been unable to change. Whether it’s mid-day snacking, procrastinating, or skipping workouts, feeling powerless in the face of bad
Read more →Is it possible for the bacterial community in your gut to actually be related to psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder? Research on the human microbiome and its effects on health and illness has exploded into the worlds of medicine and research. It is increasingly
Read more →The key feature of bipolar disorder is mood fluctuations. Individuals with the disorder go from manic or hypomanic to depression to remission in a most unpredictable way. Ultimately, these shifts in mood are not constant and not permanent aspects of a person’s personality. Recognizing personality traits consistent
Read more →Last week we discussed the nature of shame, shame-based thinking, and how shame is formed. As was previously mentioned, it is not advised to open the wound of shame without knowing what to do with it, how to talk about it, and how to gradually and incrementally
Read more →As the old adage goes, one needs to “let the air get at it.” It is only when shame reaches the light of day that the healing process can begin. Ultimately, many of our feelings are simple reactions to specific events that we perceive as pleasant or
Read more →Life can be a balancing act for any adult, but if you find yourself constantly late, disorganized, forgetful, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities, you may have ADHD. Attention deficit disorder affects many adults (roughly 5%), and its wide variety of frustrating symptoms can hinder everything from your
Read more →Interestingly, a condition resembling obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been recognized for more than 300 years, and throughout the evolution of psychology, each school theorized about the causes of OCD. In the early 18th century, theorists believed OCD symptoms were a religious malady comprised of intrusive thoughts perhaps
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