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Category: Mental Wellness

  • Why Are Memories under Trauma Often Fragmented?
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    Why Are Memories under Trauma Often Fragmented?

    Trauma can shape not only what we remember, but also how we remember it. Unlike ordinary memories, which are usually stored as coherent narratives, traumatic memories often surface as fragmented, brief flashes of images, sounds, smells, or bodily sensations. Trauma Can Alter Brain Structure Sometimes, sudden flashes of fragmented memories can disrupt our ability to…

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  • Never Argue with Someone Unable to Communicate
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    Never Argue with Someone Unable to Communicate

    There’s a saying that circulates among therapists and survivors alike: psychiatric hospitals are full of victims, because the real patients are out in the world refusing treatment. It sounds like dark humor. It is not. Narcissistic abuse, among many other forms of abuse more broadly, is essentially rooted in a mental disorder. It is difficult…

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  • Why Do Some Women Prefer to Date Younger Men Now?
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    Why Do Some Women Prefer to Date Younger Men Now?

    Have you noticed the “cougars” trend? Or perhaps you naturally prefer to date younger? Women in their mid-30s and beyond are increasingly seeking significantly younger partners. Interestingly, many involved in older women–younger man relationships report higher satisfaction and deeper commitment than those in the reverse situation. But why do we prefer to date younger men…

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  • Nothing Was Wrong with You in the First Place
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    Nothing Was Wrong with You in the First Place

    If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, your adult life is probably about fixing the problems that were not created by you. At least in early adulthood. For many years, one of my core beliefs was “I was wrong.” And it felt so natural and correct that I didn’t even challenge it. No, it’s…

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  • The Unexpected Revival of Vinyl: Does Analog Come Back?
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    The Unexpected Revival of Vinyl: Does Analog Come Back?

    “Why don’t you just get a Spotify?” When digital streaming services launched and quickly dominated mainstream listening, vinyl and other physical formats were often seen as relics of the past: niche, collectible, and almost vintage. But the picture changed in the 2010s. Despite the stereotypical beliefs and the normalization of music streamed effortlessly through earbuds…

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