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Understanding the Quality Time Love Language
Quality time is one of the five love languages that can strengthen your romantic relationship and help avoid miscommunication between you and your partner.
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Self-abandonment
There are many reasons a person may neglect their inner needs, but when self-abandonment becomes the norm, it can keep you from living to your full potential.
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Vehophobia
Vehophobia is an irrational fear of driving that leads to anxiety symptoms, panic or avoidance of driving, making everyday life very difficult.
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Hyper-independence
Being independent is seen as a positive trait, but for some people, hyper-independence can be a defense mechanism and response to past trauma.
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Avolition (Lack of Motivation)
We all experience times when we’re not incredibly motivated, but avolition is something more serious and associated with certain mental health disorders.
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Antisocial vs. Asocial
The differences between asocial and antisocial behavior are greater than you may think.
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Sensory Overload: Dealing With Overstimulation
Your senses help you navigate the world around you, but what happens when they’re overloaded? Overstimulation can make processing sensory information difficult.
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Understanding Psychotic Breaks
While many factors and conditions can contribute to a psychotic break, nearly three in 100 people experience an episode at some point during their lifetime.
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The Ultimate Guide To Transcendental Meditation
Practitioners of transcendental meditation use a mantra to find a state of deeper inner peace and mental clarity to settle the mind and go beyond the present.