Intellectualization occurs when reasoning and logic are used unconsciously to control internal conflict and emotional anxiety. People who intellectualize talk about feelings in a way
Newport Beach, Orange County– What is projection? What does it mean for someone to project his or her feelings onto someone else? Simply put, projection
The following article describes a computer model that attempts to predict which individuals have a depression relapse risk over their lifetime as opposed to those
Although I find this research fascinating and invaluable in understanding the brain of individuals suffering from Bipolar Disorder on a neurological level, the ultimate findings
Grief is an unavoidable part of the human experience. It is a normal, healthy reaction to the loss of a loved one, and it is
Newport Beach, Orange County- With the publication of The Ego and The Id (1932), Freud introduced his structural model of the mind consisting of three
We all use defense mechanisms to protect ourselves psychologically from uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Some defense mechanisms are more adaptive to the ego, while
What Does It Mean to Have Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder? People with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder spend a disproportionate amount of their time thinking and
People who suffer from severe schizophrenia have often been considered beyond help when it comes to talk therapy, and it has been a long held
The advice is almost always the same: if you are suffering from depression, seek professional help from a counselor or therapist. Over 15 million adults
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