Narcissistic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a lack of empathy for others. People who live with this disorder often believe they are of paramount importance in the lives of everyone they meet.
Psychotic depression: what it is and how it shows up
Psychotic depression is a subtype of major depression that occurs when severe depressive illness includes a form of psychosis. Psychosis can take the form of hallucinations (such as hearing a voice telling you you’re worthless), delusions (such as intense feelings of worthlessness, failure, or having committed a sin), or other breaks with reality.
How can we rebuild our relationship after an affair?
One of the most painful experiences someone can go through is discovering that their partner has had—or is having—an affair. But this doesn’t necessarily have to lead to separation. Someone who feels betrayed may experience a wide range of emotions: from deep sadness, to severe depression, or even manic anger.
Small child, big emotions? They need emotionally intelligent parents
Children are honest about how they feel. When they see something new or interesting, their eyes light up as they exclaim an amazing “wow.” They giggle so intensely that others can’t help but smile back. The pride that comes with a new achievement is displayed so brightly when they start applauding themselves. They express joy and love with hugs and kisses.
Cyclothymia, or cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymia is a rare mood-related condition. It causes emotional ups and downs, but they are not as extreme as those in bipolar disorder. With cyclothymia, you will experience periods in which your mood shifts significantly from very good to very bad compared to your baseline. You may feel on top of the world for a while, followed by a short period when you feel somewhat down. Between these cyclothymic highs and lows, you can feel well and stable.
The most surprising mental illusions and syndromes
Mental illusions come in all shapes and sizes—from transient episodes to incurable mental illnesses. But they all share one thing: a break with reality. They don’t obey reason and they aren’t based on facts. Here are twelve of the strangest mental illusions…
Research shows it’s not healthy to lie: the impact of lying on the brain
Besides the fact that it isn’t nice, research shows it isn’t healthy to lie either! One of the basic childhood lessons was to never tell a lie—and you surely heard many times when you were little: “Don’t lie, or your nose will grow!” We all know we shouldn’t lie, yet we do. Research shows that most people tell at least 1–2 lies a day!
Anger: When do you know you’ve gone too far?
A common emotion, anger is sometimes the most appropriate response to other people’s actions. When managed correctly and kept under control, anger can become an important ally of a healthy, balanced adult. However, anger also carries risks—perhaps more than other emotions—because it can push people away and make them react in ways they will later regret.
3 essential tips if you want a happy relationship
Partners need to give their relationship daily quality time. Just as you take care of personal hygiene, take care of “relationship hygiene” too—give each other one hour a day of exclusivity, a time to talk, be affectionate, and do whatever makes you feel good together, so you can laugh as much as possible.
The baby has arrived! What changes happen in a couple?
Researchers have found that relationship quality often declines after the birth of the first child. About 67% of couples are much less satisfied after becoming parents than before. If two-thirds of couples experience a decline in satisfaction, what happens to the other third? Those 33% show no decline; on the contrary, some even demonstrate increased satisfaction throughout the same transition.