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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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The Importance of Self-Regulation, explained:
Self-regulation maybe one of the most important psychological capacities because it could allow a person to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a flexible, goal-directed way. It might essentially be the “control system” that may keep your inner world and outward actions aligned. Why Self-Regulation Matters 1. Emotional Stability Self-regulation may help you modulate intense emotions instead of being overwhelmed by them. Without it, emotions like anger, anxiety,
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1 day ago2 min read
The Fawn Response, what is it:
The fawn response could be a psychological coping strategy that emerges in response to stress, fear, or trauma, especially interpersonal trauma. It maybe considered a fourth trauma response, alongside: fight flight freeze fawn What is the Fawn Response? The fawn response may involve appeasing, pleasing, or accommodating others in order to avoid conflict, rejection, or harm. Instead of fighting back or escaping, the person might: “moves toward” the threat by becoming agreeable
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1 day ago2 min read
Schizophrenia Care, explained::
Schizophrenia care maybe a long-term, multi-layered approach that supports both symptom management and overall quality of life for someone living with Schizophrenia. It may not be just about medication: Consult with a Psychiatrist, it may involve psychological, social, and lifestyle support. A possible clinical breakdown: Medication (Foundation of Care) Consult with a Psychiatrist The primary treatment could be certain medications: Consult with a Psychiatrist, which may help
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3 days ago2 min read
Substance Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, explained:
Substance Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery refers to a full continuum of care addressing substance use/abuse, from stopping it before it starts, to treating it, to supporting long-term healing. It may often be discussed within Addiction Medicine: PLEASE CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST/PSYCHIATRIST , and Clinical Psychology. 1. Prevention (Stopping Problems Before They Start) Prevention focuses on reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors. Key Types of Preventio
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3 days ago2 min read
Experimental Research in Telepathy, Psychokinesis, and Skin Vision, what is it:
Experimental research into telepathy, psychokinesis (PK), and “skin vision” sits within the broader field of Parapsychology, a controversial area that tries to test whether mind-to-mind or mind-over-matter effects exist under controlled conditions. Here’s a grounded overview of this phenomena . 1. Telepathy Research Telepathy: direct mind-to-mind information transfer without sensory channels. Key Experimental Approaches Ganzfeld Experiments Participants are placed in senso
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3 days ago2 min read
Somatic Rituals, what are they:
Somatic rituals are structured, repeated body-based practices used to regulate emotions, stabilize identity, and create a sense of safety through the nervous system. They may sit at the intersection of body awareness (somatic) and ritualized behavior (repetition with meaning). What “somatic” means “Somatic” may come from the body. In psychology and neuroscience, it may refer to: "PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST" Physical sensations (heartbeat, tension, breath) Body postur
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7 days ago2 min read
Maladaptive Coping Mechanism, explained:
A maladaptive coping mechanism maybe a way of dealing with stress, emotions, or difficult situations that could provide short-term relief, but ultimately makes things worse over time. Simple Possible Definition Coping mechanism : how we handle stress or emotional pain Maladaptive : not helpful in the long run So, maladaptive coping: unhealthy strategies that avoid or reduce distress temporarily but create more problems later Key Idea These behaviors may: Reduce anxiety in
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7 days ago1 min read
Bulimia vs Anorexia, the possible differences:
CONSULT WITH A PSYCHIATRIST " Bulimia Nervosa vs Anorexia Nervosa , they both are very serious eating disorders, but they may differ in how people relate to food, weight, and control . Core Difference (in plain terms) Anorexia : restriction and extreme control Bulimia : cycles of loss of control (binging) and attempts to undo it (purging) Anorexia Nervosa Key features: Severe restriction of food intake Intense fear of gaining weight Distorted body image (“I’m overweight” de
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7 days ago2 min read
Pre-Performance Routine, explained:
"CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR" A pre-performance routine (PPR) could be a structured set of mental and physical actions you do right before performing, whether in sports, public speaking, therapy sessions, exams, or even creative work. Its purpose could stabilize attention, regulate arousal, and optimize performance consistency. Core Idea You may think of it as a psychological “launch sequence”, a repeatable ritual that puts your mind and body into the ideal state for perfor
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7 days ago2 min read
Compulsive Exercise or Exercise Dependence, explained:
Compulsive exercise, is a behavioral pattern in which physical activity becomes excessive, rigid, and psychologically driven, rather than flexible and health-oriented. It may not just “working out a lot”, it’s when exercise starts to control the person, instead of the other way around. Core Definition Compulsive exercise maybe characterized by: A loss of control over exercise habits A compulsion to continue despite injury, illness : ( SEEK MEDICAL HELP ), or negative conseque
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Mar 262 min read
Exercise Addiction, what is it exactly:
"Please Seek Medical Advice" Exercise Addiction is a behavioral addiction where a person feels driven to exercise excessively, even when it causes physical harm, emotional distress, or interferes with daily life. Core Idea At its core, exercise addiction may not about fitness or health anymore, it becomes about addiction: compulsion, control, and emotional regulation. Psychological Features Exercise addiction may share many features with other behavioral addictions: Loss of
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Mar 262 min read
Process Addiction, what is it:
Process addiction is a pattern where a person becomes compulsively engaged in a behavior or activity, rather than a substance, despite negative consequences. In simple terms: It’s when the process itself becomes addictive, not a drug, but what you do . Core Idea Unlike substance addiction (alcohol or drugs), process addiction may involve behaviors that activate the mind’s reward system in a similar way especially through dopamine (CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST) release and rei
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Mar 262 min read
Behavioral Addiction, an explanation:
Behavioral addiction (also called process addiction ) refers to a pattern where a person becomes compulsively engaged in a behavior, rather than a substance, despite negative consequences. Core Idea It’s essentially an addiction to an activity that may trigger the mind’s reward system, similar to drugs or alcohol use/abuse. Key Features Behavioral addictions may typically include: Loss of control : Difficulty stopping or limiting the behavior Craving or urge : Strong psycho
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Mar 262 min read
Compulsive Gambling, what is it:
Compulsive gambling: clinically known as Gambling Disorder, maybe a behavioral addiction where a person has a persistent, uncontrollable urge to gamble despite harmful consequences. What it really means It’s not just “liking to gamble.” It’s a loss of control similar to substance addictions. The mind's reward system may become conditioned to the excitement, risk, and anticipation. Key signs and symptoms A person may: May feel a constant urge or preoccupation with gambling Ma
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Mar 251 min read
Gambling Recovery Centers, what do they do:
Gambling Recovery Centers are specialized treatment facilities that may help individuals struggling with gambling disorder (also called compulsive gambling or pathological gambling). These centers focus on breaking the cycle of addiction, addressing underlying emotional and psychological issues, and supporting long-term recovery. Here’s an overview: Services They Offer Assessment & Diagnosis Screening tools and evaluations to determine severity. Identification of co-occurri
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Mar 251 min read
Histrionic Personality Disorder, a great explanation:
Histrionic Personality Disorder maybe a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior that might begin by early adulthood and appears across other contexts. Core Features People with HPD may show: Constant need to be the center of attention They may feel uncomfortable or overlooked when they are not the focus. Exaggerated emotional expression Emotions may appear intense but often shallow or rapidly shiftin
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Mar 252 min read
Attention Seeking Behaviors, what are they:
Attention-seeking behaviors maybe actions, conscious or unconscious, used to gain attention, validation, reassurance, or emotional connection from others. They may or may not be inherently “bad.” In some cases, they reflect a basic human need for connection, but they can become problematic when they’re excessive, disruptive, or the person relies on them instead of healthier ways of relating. Psychological Meaning In psychology, attention-seeking might often point to unmet em
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Mar 252 min read
The Black Sheep of the Family, what does that mean:
Calling someone “the black sheep of the family” might mean they’re the one who doesn’t fit in with the rest of the family and is often viewed as different, problematic, or embarrassing by the others. More specifically, it usually might implies: They break family norms or expectations (values, lifestyle, beliefs, career, behavior). They’re criticized, blamed, or subtly excluded. They may be treated as the outlier or scapegoat, even if they’re not actually doing anything wron
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Mar 241 min read
The Symptom-Bearer in Mental Health, explained:
In mental health, the “symptom-bearer” (often called the identified patient) might be the person in a family or group who shows the most visible psychological symptoms, but those symptoms may actually reflect deeper issues in the system around them. Core idea The symptom-bearer is: The individual who expresses distress outwardly (anxiety, depression, acting out) Seen as “the problem,” but… Often carrying or manifesting the tension, conflict, or dysfunction of a larger system
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Mar 241 min read
The Identified Patient, who is it:
The identified patient (IP) maybe the person in a family, group, or system who is labeled as “the problem” and therefore might become the focus of treatment or concern ? In psychology, especially family systems therapy, the key idea is this: The IP may be showing the symptoms , but those symptoms may often reflect stress?, conflict, or dysfunction in the larger system, not just something “wrong” with that person. A few clarifying points: The IP is the one whose behavior, emo
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Mar 241 min read
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