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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Present Focused living means deliberately directing your attention toward what is happening now:
Present focused living means deliberately directing your attention toward what is happening now, rather than becoming excessively absorbed in the past or preoccupied with an imagined future. It may not mean ignoring the past or refusing to plan for the future. It may mean using the past for learning and the future for planning, while recognizing that your actual ability to act exists in the present moment. A simple way to understand it The past is for learning. The future is
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3 hours ago2 min read
Pay Attention to your Present, The Rear View Mirror (the past) is Small for a Good Reason:
"The past is a teacher, not a place to live" The idea behind that saying is a useful metaphor for present focused living: “Pay attention to your present. The rearview mirror is small for a good reason.” The rearview mirror represents the past. It is important to look back occasionally, to learn from mistakes, recognize patterns, appreciate accomplishments, and understand where you came from. But you may not safely drive forward while staring constantly into the rearview mirro
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3 hours ago2 min read
Toxic Stress is a prolonged, intense activation of the body’s stress response system:
Toxic stress is a prolonged, intense activation of the body’s stress response system, especially when someone faces serious or repeated adversity without enough supportive, protective relationships or resources. Examples could include ongoing abuse or neglect, exposure to violence, severe family instability, or other persistent hardships. Over time, toxic stress may affect mind development, learning, emotional regulation, immune function, and may be physical health: please c
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4 hours ago1 min read
Fear of Heights is commonly called Acrophobia:
Fear of Heights is commonly called acrophobia when the fear is excessive, persistent, and causes significant avoidance or distress. It may be treated effectively, particularly when treatment targets the fear and avoidance cycle Certain Fears Could Be A Life Saver, Keep You Away From Danger? but excessive fear could be debilitating. Possible Evidence based treatments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Identifies catastrophic thoughts such as “I will lose my balance,” “I will f
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1 day ago2 min read
Superstitions and Mental Illness may overlap:
Superstitions and mental illness may overlap, but superstition itself may not be a mental illness. The key clinical issue may be usually how strongly the belief is held, how flexible it is, what function it serves, and whether it causes impairment or danger. 1. What is superstition? A superstition could be a belief that certain actions, objects, events, or rituals have a special causal or superstitions relationship for example: “If I don't perform this ritual, something bad
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1 day ago4 min read
Mental Illness: The “Evil Eye”, Paranoia, and Superstition:
The evil eye is a widespread cultural mental illness and superstitious belief that: a person will be harmed through another person's envious, jealous, or malevolent gaze or intention. Variations of the evil eye paranoia may exist in the third world, even among some highly educated individuals. For example: A man commits a serious crime and is subsequently arrested. Rather than attributing responsibility for the behavior to the individual, his family attributed both the crime
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3 days ago11 min read
Prompt professional or emergency evaluation may be appropriate for worsening Psychosis symptoms:
If someone is experiencing rapidly worsening psychosis, dangerous behavior, inability to care for themselves, or thoughts of harming themselves or someone else, prompt professional or emergency evaluation is appropriate. A mental health emergency is a situation in which a person's psychological or behavioral state has deteriorated to the point that there may be an immediate risk of harm, severe impairment, or inability to care for basic needs. The priority is safety, stabiliz
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Sep 103 min read
What to Do if Someone Has a Psychotic Episode: Family Support Options
https://neurishwellness.com/what-to-do-someone-having-psychotic-episode/
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Sep 101 min read
https://mentalhealthhotline.org/helping-someone/psychosis/
Helping someone with psychosis starts with staying calm, listening without judgment and letting them lead the pace. Don’t argue with hallucinations or delusions, but don’t pretend to share them either; focus on how the person feels and on keeping them safe. You can’t force treatment, but you can stay connected and help them find support. If you’re not sure where to start, call the Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787 to get connected with resources for your loved one or for
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Sep 101 min read
AI-Induced Psychosis is not yet a formally established diagnosis:
If someone is experiencing rapidly worsening psychosis, dangerous behavior, inability to care for themselves, or thoughts of harming themselves or someone else, prompt professional or emergency evaluation is appropriate. AI-induced psychosis is not yet a formally established diagnosis. The term is increasingly used to describe situations in which interaction with an AI system may contribute to, amplify, or reinforce psychotic like thinking or severe loss of reality testing, p
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Sep 103 min read
Parapsychology, the Informational Field Hypothesis:
In Parapsychology, the Informational Field Hypothesis is the idea that information may exist in a nonlocal field that extends beyond the individual mind and ordinary sensory channels. According to this concept, consciousness may be able to access information that is not limited by distance, time, or conventional physical communication. This hypothesis has been proposed to explain phenomena reported in parapsychological research, such as: Telepathy: the apparent transfer of th
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Sep 91 min read
Free Floating Anxiety (FFA), refers to a persistent, generalized feeling of fear, apprehension, nervousness:
Free floating anxiety refers to a persistent, generalized feeling of fear, apprehension, nervousness, or uneasiness that does not seem to be tied to one specific situation or identifiable threat. Instead of thinking, “I am anxious because of this particular event,” a person may experience a more diffuse sense that something is wrong or something bad might happen, even when there is no obvious immediate danger. Common features A person experiencing free floating anxiety may ha
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Sep 92 min read
Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) is a pattern of tobacco use that leads to clinically significant impairment,...
"Please, Consult with a Medical Doctor" Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) is a pattern of tobacco use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress, despite the person experiencing negative consequences or wanting to cut down or quit. Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) is a Substance Related and Addictive Disorder. The diagnosis may apply to dependence on nicotine from cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, or other tobacco products. Why tobacco is addictive "Please, Consult w
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Sep 92 min read
Emotional Balance is the ability to experience, understand, and manage your emotions,...
Emotional Balance is the ability to experience, understand, and manage your emotions without allowing any single emotion to completely control your thoughts, behavior, or decisions. It may not mean being happy all the time or suppressing difficult emotions. Instead, it means being able to move through emotions while maintaining perspective and functioning. The key elements of emotional balance: Emotional awareness Recognizing what you are feeling and identifying the emotion a
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Sep 92 min read
Transference and Countertransference are important concepts in the mental health professions:
Transference and Countertransference are important concepts in the mental health professions that describe how feelings, expectations, and relationship patterns may become activated between a client and mental health professional. Transference Transference may occur when a client unconsciously transfers feelings, expectations, or relationship patterns from important people or past experiences onto the therapist. For example, a client who had a highly critical parent may begin
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Sep 92 min read
Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries, Confidentiality, and Professional Ethics is Fundamental to Safe and Effective Mental Health Practice:
Maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and professional ethics is fundamental to safe and effective mental health practice. These principles protect clients, support therapeutic trust, and help clinicians maintain professional integrity. 1. Appropriate Professional Boundaries Professional boundaries define the limits of the therapeutic relationship. The clinician should maintain a relationship that is professional, respectful, and focused on the client's therape
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Sep 83 min read
Effective Communication is the ability to express thoughts, feelings, and needs:
Effective communication is the ability to express thoughts, feelings, needs, and information clearly and respectfully while also listening carefully to understand others. It may be more than simply talking, it involves clarity, listening, empathy, emotional awareness, and mutual understanding. Key elements of effective communication could be: 1-Active listening Give the other person your full attention. Listen to understand rather than simply preparing your response. 2-Clarit
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Sep 81 min read
Gratitude Journaling is the practice of regularly writing down things you appreciate:
Gratitude journaling is the practice of regularly writing down things you appreciate, value, or feel thankful for. It is a simple form of reflective journaling that may help shift attention toward positive experiences and meaningful aspects of life. How it works The basic idea is to pause and deliberately notice what is going well, or what has meaning to you, even when life is difficult. For example: Today I am grateful for: A meaningful conversation I had today. Having a qu
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Sep 82 min read
Journaling is a simple yet powerful habit that offers many benefits:
Journaling is a simple yet powerful habit that offers many benefits for both mental and emotional well being. It involves writing down thoughts, feelings, experiences, and ideas on a regular basis. Whether done daily or occasionally, journaling helps people better understand themselves and improve their overall quality of life. One of the greatest benefits of journaling is that it may help reduce stress. Writing about worries and emotions allows people to express their feelin
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Sep 81 min read
Parapsychology; Xenoglossy and Reincarnation:
Xenoglossy and reincarnation are closely related concepts in parapsychology, especially in research involving alleged past life memories. The key is to distinguish what is reported from what has been scientifically established. Xenoglossy Xenoglossy refers to the reported ability of a person to speak, write, or understand a language that they apparently have not learned through ordinary means. The term comes from Greek: Xenos = foreign Glōssa = tongue/language For example, a
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Sep 84 min read
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