Psychology of loss and mourning. Most people experience loss in life. For example, the loss of a loved one, a job, or health. A loss can be very concrete and immediate, such as the death and therefore …
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Category: Anxiety
Social phobia
Social phobia is an intense fear of social situations. Many people feel uncomfortable talking to a stranger, or feel embarrassed when they are suddenly the center of attention in a group. There are social situations in …
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Lack of self-esteem
We all have times when we lack confidence and do not feel good about ourselves. But when a lack of self–esteem becomes a long-term problem, it can have harmful. With a lack of self-confidence, you have too little confidence …
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Exam stress
Exam stress. Exciting events often bring stress to a greater or lesser extent. You can describe stress as a feeling of unrest and tension, which is caused by external influences. This influence is called the stressor; your exam …
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Obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms
Obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms. The compulsive disorder is also called “obsessive-compulsive disorder” or “compulsive neurosis.” It can concern both compulsive thoughts (obsessions) and compulsive acts (compulsions). Compulsive Thoughts Compulsive Thoughts are thoughts or images that just pop up …
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Depressive complaints in general
Depressive complaints in general. The mood is disturbed in depression. It is the most common psychological complaint. You can see the mood as the keynote of our emotional life. No one has a completely stable mood; it fluctuates every …
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Anger management in young people
Anger management in young people. Anger is an emotion, a feeling that everyone has to deal with. Anger is accompanied by emotional tension. If you are angry, it increases your blood pressure and your heart will beat …
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Bipolar disorder is better known as manic depression
Bipolar disorder is better known as manic depression. In the case of bipolar disorder, the mood is disrupted. Bipolar literally means ‘two poles’. The mood alternates between ‘downwards’ and ‘upwards’. The one time someone is depressed (silent, gloomy) and …
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Scared in bed and nightmares
What is Scared in bed and nightmares? The term ‘fright in bed’ here means that children are frightened at night. It often expresses itself in the form of night fright and / or nightmares. It occurs in …
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Anxiety Disorder
What is an anxiety disorder? Everyone sometimes worries about something. For example about money, relationships, children, health, or problems at work. Worrying is actually a way to be well prepared for situations. For example, you think about the …
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