Understanding the Emotional Roots Behind every extreme mood swing lies a story the mind is trying to tell. Bipolar disorder reasons at a deeper level, it reflects a psychological struggle between opposing emotional forces. The mind constantly seeks balance — between control and surrender, joy and pain, expression and suppression. When this balance breaks, emotional...
What is Auto Phobia? Auto Phobia, also known as auto phobia, is the intense fear of being alone. It’s not just about physical isolation — it’s the emotional panic that arises even when a person is in a safe environment but without emotional presence or connection. People with auto phobia often experience restlessness, anxiety, or...
What Is COVID-19 Psychosis? COVID-19 psychosis describes new onset psychotic symptoms — like hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, or disorganized thinking — that emerge during or following a SARS-CoV-2 infection. These symptoms can appear even in individuals without prior psychiatric history. Evidence from Case Reports Several documented cases show patients developing psychotic symptoms days to weeks after...
What Is Pyromania? It is a rare psychological condition classified under impulse control disorders. It involves a repeated urge to deliberately set fires for emotional gratification rather than personal, financial, or political reasons. People with pyromania feel intense tension before the act and a sense of relief or pleasure afterward. Unlike arson, pyromania is not...
🌪 What Is Exam Anxiety? Exam anxiety is an intense feeling of fear, tension, or worry that arises before or during exams. It’s more than just nervousness — it’s a psychological and physiological response triggered when the subconscious mind perceives exams as a threat. Students may experience a racing heart, sweaty palms, blank mind, or...
Understanding Sexual Exploitation Sexual exploitation occurs when someone uses another person for sexual pleasure, emotional control, or personal gain through manipulation, grooming, or emotional dependency rather than direct force. The exploiter may show affection, attention, or rewards to gain the victim’s trust. Because of this emotional manipulation, the victim’s mind often becomes confused between love...
Understanding the Need for Subtle Observation Children often express inner emotions through small, unconscious actions rather than words. Traditional assessments may miss these subtle cues. The Silent Pen Projection Test offers an innovative, nonverbal method that complements established tools by observing how a child uses a pen during enforced silence to reveal stress, coping style...
🧠 Understanding Dream Analysis Dream analysis in psychology explores the hidden meanings and emotions behind our dreams. It provides a window into the subconscious mind, revealing what our conscious mind often ignores or suppresses. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, famously called dreams the “royal road to the unconscious.” He believed that every dream carries...
🧠 What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a complex emotional condition marked by extreme mood shifts — from high energy (mania or hypomania) to deep sadness (depression). These mood cycles are not random; they often reflect inner emotional conflicts and subconscious patterns developed over time. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I know...