Body dismorphic disorder is a fairly recently documented problem, believed to have emerged after the prominence of the field of cosmetic surgery. People with this problem develop a psychological problem that forces them to see physical flaws in their body when there are none. The disorder can destroy relationships,leave people bankrupt, and have disastrous effects on a person’s self-esteem if cut off without proper therapy.
The Web Of Anxiety
Anxiety is something that many believe is an inherent part of being alive, and it
The Yin and Yang of the Human Mind
Some Chinese philosophers attributed the workings of the mind to the concepts of yin and yang. Comparing yin and yang to psychology is sometimes seen as an alternative way of viewing the ideas of psychology.
The Adonis Complex
The article is about the rampant use of steroids in today’s society. Before only the professional wrestlers and hard core body-builders are known to take this banned substance. An alarming number of professionals according to studies are known to take this drug to improve their physique.
Skin Deep: The Psychology Behind Plastic Surgery
Some people question the purpose behind some plastic surgery firms having a psychologist as part of the team. The reason for this is that plastic surgery is more linked to a person’s mental health than most people would believe, particularly since most decisions to undergo plastic surgery are luxuries rather than necessities.In some cases, a psychologist may even decide that the patient is unfit to undergo a procedure, which can prevent them from consulting with a plastic surgeon.
Schizophrenia: The Voices Within
Hearing voices while others do not can be a terrifying experience. People with schizophrenia may benefit from today’s available medicines but must cope with residual symptoms for the rest of their lives.
Quarter Life Crisis: The Great Ambition Killer
This article is about quarter life crisis. A lot of young adults come across this during their early to late 20s. This is triggered by a lot of reasons ranging from physical, emotional, financial and professional achievement. Most people are able to get over quarter life crisis, but there are some who are unable to cope and stay wallowing on their misery. Anti-depressants are sometimes prescribed to people who remain depressed about their losses and lack of achievement.
Rock And Roll Death Toll: Dead Before 30
The article tackles the cases of rock stars who died before they reached age 30. It is alarming because these people are the role models of many people, primarily the youth. It says that fame cannot give happiness. The death of these rock stars are reminders of the pain and anxiety that may take place as side effects of fame.
Ophidiophobia and Anxiety Disorder
Phobias such as ophidiophobia or the fear of snakes is a form of anxiety disorder. And anxiety disorder, when not treated properly, may bring chaos to one’s life. Ophidiophobia is one of the common phobias which is treatable and can ease you needless anxiety.
Overcoming Social Phobia
The article generally defines one of the most common types of phobia, the social phobia. It covers some of the best ways on how to overcome and deal with this type of condition. The article also talks about the importance of support from family and friends, the necessity of seeking the help of a therapist, and the significance of commitment to improve such phobic condition.
Music Therapy: Providing Food for the Body And Soul
This article discusses a little bit about the history of music and how it was used back in the days. It was used for entertainment purposes and for hunting. It was more commonly used for its shamanistic function which now can relate to our modern medicine. However different the two healing beliefs are, they both agree in the power of music to heal the body and uplift the spirit.
OCD: Extreme Rites of Anxiety
Some superstitions and rituals seem harmless and may actually help us to become productive and produce positive results. However, when these rituals are taken to extremes and begin to affect normal daily function, it becomes an anxiety disorder that may lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder.