anna.chirulescu

Wow, thanks for sharing this article. I am very interested about this concept of prebunking.

This disorder can be debilitating for the person who has it, but also for those around them.

Great questions! We want more :)

I believe that a lot of people these days suffer from Dysthymia. I mean, the three most common causes are something we all deal with and experience maybe on a daily basis.

This is true, and also the form of functional depression is even harder to detect, accept and treat.

I can totally relate to what you are saying. I sometimes find myself "zoning out" during this period of re-connecting with friends and work colleagues. I got used to socializing online, where you can check your phone or browse something of interest when things get boring or maybe when I need a little distance, as I am an introvert. Face to face interactions are definitely better and richer from some points of view, but I think I got too adjusted to being alone / lonely.

I agree with you. I usually get the same or better results in exams in comparison with my colleagues who study hard last minute + the night before, by learning a little each day or making sure learning is a priority during the high-energy periods of the day and never sacrificing sleep, nutrition and a little exercise.

This is a hot topic. I wonder if there is a mechanism that allows one person to feel shame through empathy or by association with another person.

These sound more like personality distorder types.

Wow, I haven't heard about any of them besides Ted Bundy. I got some good reading to do :)

@Daniella Moriarty wow, this is the first time I learn about insidious abuse. I know about gaslighting of course, but I can't wait for you to share those articles, since I didn't know that it is part of a whole category of abuse. Thank you!

Is there a forensic psychology manual or preffered book for beginners you recommend?

I think happiness at work goes through a series of levels, like a system. The environment is crucial from all points of view (safety, comfort, beauty, people etc), but also one's perspective plays an even bigger role in happiness.

I feel like emotional distress is the norm in our society now.

This is such an important topic. The child needs to be in a psychologically safe environment and really be listened, not just asked standard questions. Thank you for sharing!

How many psychotherapists does it take to change a lightbulb? Just one, so long as the light bulb *wants* to change. :))))

It is believed that certain traits get, maybe, a little exaggerated or more frequently in the spotlight. But more often it is the attitude towards life that changes, not the personality.

I am curious what mental disorders are typically associated with pathological lying. I also thought until now that it is a disorder itself, also called Mythomania.

I played some version of this during an acting class, it was the first session and we didn't know each other. We had to look at one colleague for one minute and then the trainer asked us to turn our backs at each other and remember as many details as possible regarding the physical details of that person. It was a fun and interesting game to observe what features stood out in each person, but also to be more aware of one's memory capacity. It also makes a nice case study for eye witness reliability I think.

My favorite quote in this period is "Be Kind For Everyone You Meet Is Fighting A Hard Battle". It should be like a guiding light for more people.