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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Sadism is a psychological term describing a tendency to derive pleasure by causing pain:
Sadism is a psychological term describing a tendency to derive pleasure, satisfaction, excitement, or a sense of power from causing pain, humiliation, distress, or suffering to another person. The term is used in several contexts: Sexual Sadism: Sexual arousal or gratification associated with another person's suffering, humiliation, or pain. When this involves non-consenting people or causes significant impairment/distress, it may meet criteria for a mental disorder and crimi
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7 hours ago1 min read
Sadomasochism is a psychological and behavioral concept,...
Sadomasochism is a psychological and behavioral concept describing the combination of two tendencies: Sadism: deriving pleasure (often emotional, psychological, or sexual) from inflicting pain, humiliation, or control over others. Masochism: deriving pleasure from experiencing pain, submission, or humiliation. When combined, sadomasochism refers to a dynamic where one person takes a dominant (sadistic) role and another takes a submissive (masochistic) role, often in a mutuall
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10 hours ago1 min read
There are a few ways to understand Masochism:
A Masochist may be a person who experiences pleasure, satisfaction, or emotional relief from pain, discomfort, or humiliation. There are a few ways to understand Masochism: 1. Psychological meaning A person may seek out difficult or painful situations. This isn’t always physical, it may be emotional (staying in hurtful relationships, self-sabotage). In clinical mental health, extreme forms may relate to patterns like self-defeating behavior. 2. Sexual context In sexuality, ma
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10 hours ago1 min read
Repeated or Prolonged Traumatic Experiences (R-PTEs), may refer to exposure to traumatic, threatening, abusive, or overwhelming events:
Professional or urgent support is especially important if trauma symptoms are severely interfering with daily life, relationships, work, sleep, or safety, or if there are thoughts of suicide or self-harm. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for immediate crisis support. Repeated or Prolonged Traumatic Experiences refer to exposure to traumatic, threatening, abusive, or overwhelming events that happen again and again or continue over an extended period. Unlike a single incid
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2 days ago3 min read
Single Incident Trauma (SIT), refers to a psychological trauma:
Single Incident Trauma refers to psychological trauma resulting from one specific, identifiable event that is experienced as threatening, overwhelming, horrifying, or life endangering. Examples A single traumatic incident might include: A serious car accident A physical or sexual assault A natural disaster A violent attack or robbery Witnessing someone being seriously injured or killed A medical emergency or traumatic medical procedure: Consult with a Medical Doctor. A fire,
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2 days ago2 min read
A Mental Struggle is an ongoing inner difficulty involving your thoughts, emotions, beliefs,...
A Mental Struggle is an ongoing inner difficulty involving your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, or ability to cope with a situation. It can feel like being in conflict with your own mind. Examples of mental struggles Overthinking: Your mind keeps analyzing the same problems. Anxiety: Constant worry, fear, or anticipation of something going wrong. Self-doubt: Questioning your abilities, decisions, or worth. Inner conflict: Wanting two opposing things at the same time. Grief or lo
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2 days ago1 min read
A Racing Mind is when thoughts seem to move rapidly, jump from topic to topic,...
"Please, speak with a qualified mental health professional promptly" A racing mind is when thoughts seem to move rapidly, jump from topic to topic, repeat worries, or make it difficult to focus, relax, or fall asleep. It may happen during stress, anxiety, excitement, sleep deprivation, excessive caffeine, and sometimes certain mental health conditions. Things that may help in the moment 1. Stop trying to force your mind to be blank. Trying to not think often makes thoughts lo
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3 days ago2 min read
Mental Rehabilitation (MR), sometimes called: psychiatric rehabilitation or psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR):
Mental Rehabilitation, some might call it: psychiatric rehabilitation or psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR), could be a process designed to help people with mental health conditions recover skills, independence, confidence, and quality of life. The focus may not be simply on reducing symptoms. It also asks: “How can this person live as independently, meaningfully, and successfully as possible?” Possible, Key goals of mental rehabilitation Depending on the person's needs, rehab
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3 days ago2 min read
Overcoming Insomnia, The good news is that insomnia could be treatable:
"CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR" Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restorative sleep, even when you have the opportunity to sleep. The good news is that insomnia is often treatable. Practical strategies 1. Keep a consistent wake up time Try to get up at roughly the same time every day, including weekends. A consistent wake time might help you regulate your body clock. 2. Don't force sleep If you've been lying awake for a while, get out of bed an
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3 days ago2 min read
Doing the right thing does not guarantee an immediate reward, but why:
Doing the right thing does not guarantee an immediate reward or protection from hardship because life is not a simple system of instant rewards and punishments. 1. The world operates through many forces Good intentions do not control other people's behavior, accidents, illness, economic conditions, or unexpected circumstances. You may make the right decision and still encounter difficulties. 2. Rewards are not always immediate Some benefits of doing the right thing develop sl
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4 days ago2 min read
Good people may at times feel punished for doing good:
Good people may at times feel punished for doing good because kindness does not control how other people respond. Here are some common reasons: Some people take kindness for weakness. They may exploit a generous person rather than appreciate them. Good deeds may create expectations. Once you help repeatedly, people may begin to expect it, and become upset when you finally say no. Helping may provoke resentment or jealousy. Your integrity, generosity, or success may remind oth
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4 days ago1 min read
ThetaHealing® is a spiritual and alternative healing practice:
Please contact ThetaHealing® for more information: www.thetahealing.com ThetaHealing® is a spiritual and alternative healing practice developed by Vianna Stibal in the 1995. It is based on the idea that a practitioner may enter a theta brainwave state, a deeply relaxed, meditative state, and use intention, visualization, and prayer to help identify and change limiting beliefs or promote emotional and "physical healing: Please, Consult with a Medical Doctor." The possible, bas
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4 days ago2 min read
Emotional Energy may be an informal term for the mental and physical resources,...
Emotional Energy may be an informal term for the mental and physical resources associated with experiencing, processing, regulating, and expressing emotions. It may not be a separate, measurable form of physical energy like electricity or calories. Rather, it describes how emotions may affect your motivation, attention, behavior, and sense of vitality. Emotional energy may feel positive or negative Energizing emotions may include: Joy Love Hope Excitement Inspiration Gratitud
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4 days ago2 min read
People who knew us in our youth may never see us for who we are today, but Why?
There could be a powerful psychological reason for this: people may often carry an outdated mental representation of us. Someone who knew you when you were young may unconsciously continue to see you through the identity you had at that time, or the identity they think you in the past, even when decades have passed and even when decades have of growth have changed you. Why this happens 1. Their memory freezes a version of you. When people know us during our formative years, t
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Aug 182 min read
Confronting Negative Cultural Messages means learning to recognize harmful beliefs absorbed from society,...
Confronting Negative Cultural Messages means learning to recognize harmful beliefs absorbed from society, question them, and intentionally replace them with healthier, more self-affirming beliefs. What are some negative cultural messages? They may be repeated social messages that imply that certain people are less valuable, less capable, less attractive, less deserving, or less worthy of respect because of characteristics such as age, gender, class, appearance, disability, oc
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Aug 112 min read
Age Affirming Beliefs (AAB) are healthy ways of thinking that challenge ageism:
Age affirming beliefs could be healthy ways of thinking that challenge ageism, self-stereotyping, and the idea that getting older automatically means becoming less capable, valuable, attractive, or relevant. Great Age Affirming Beliefs My age is part of my story, not a limitation on my future. Getting older does not diminish my worth. I may continue to learn, grow, and change throughout my life. My experience is an asset, not a burden. I don't have to compete with younger pe
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Aug 112 min read
Internalized Ageism could be when a person absorbs negative stereotypes:
Internalized Ageism could be when a person absorbs negative stereotypes, assumptions, or prejudices about aging and older people and then applies those beliefs to themselves. In simple terms: society's negative messages about aging become part of your own self-image. Common examples A person may think: “I'm too old to learn something new.” “People won't value me because I'm older.” “I shouldn't try to change my appearance anymore.” “My best years are behind me.” “I'm becoming
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Aug 112 min read
Brain Clarity: thinking feels clear, organized, and focused:
Brain Clarity may not be a common, nontechnical term for a state in which your thinking feels clear, organized, focused, and mentally efficient. It may generally involve: Clear thinking: ideas feel easier to understand and organize. Attention and focus: you could concentrate without being easily distracted. Good working memory: you may hold and manipulate information mentally. Mental processing speed: information seems to be processed efficiently. Executive functioning: plann
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Aug 111 min read
Relaxed Vigilance is a state in which you remain aware, without being tense:
Relaxed vigilance is a state in which you remain aware, attentive, and capable of detecting potential problems without being tense, fearful, or constantly on guard. A useful way to think about it is: “I am paying attention, but I don't have to be alarmed.” Recent mental health and clinical discussions distinguish relaxed vigilance from hypervigilance, describing it as maintaining vigilance while preserving cognitive flexibility and the ability to interact effectively. Relaxe
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Aug 101 min read
Personal Self-Rejection is the tendency to reject, disapprove of, or distance oneself from one’s own identity:
Personal Self-rejection may be the tendency to reject, disapprove of, or distance oneself from one’s own identity, needs, feelings, qualities, or imperfections. It may be essentially an internal message of: “There is something about me that is unacceptable.” Common forms of personal self-rejection Rejecting your emotions: “I shouldn't feel this way.” Rejecting your needs: “My needs don't matter.” Rejecting your personality: “I don't like the way I am.” Rejecting your appearan
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Aug 52 min read
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