Imagine feeling an overwhelming urge to take something that isn’t yours, even though you don’t need or even particularly want it. You might feel a rush of tension before taking…
Cognitive Healing Posts
A patient with trypanophobia being comforted by medical personnel while receiving an injection, illustrating the extreme fear and distress that needles can trigger. For individuals with this phobia, even a…
Understanding Mysophobia and Its Prevalence Mysophobia – also known as germophobia – is an intense, irrational fear of germs and contamination. While many people take reasonable precautions to avoid illness…
Understanding PTSD and Its Prevalence in the U.S. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. While…
Alcohol addiction is a pervasive issue that touches all areas of life – from the home to the workplace. It’s estimated that about 10.5% of Americans (29.5 million people) had…
Bullying is more than just hurt feelings – it can leave deep emotional scars. If you’re a teenager or young adult who has been bullied, you’re not alone, and what…
Procrastination affects nearly everyone at some point, but for approximately 20-25% of adults worldwide, it becomes a chronic issue. This habit is closely linked with mental health challenges such as…
Trichotillomania (TTM), also known as hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to pull out one’s hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and significant distress.…
Quitting smoking is not only a physical challenge but also an emotional and psychological one. For decades, individuals seeking freedom from nicotine addiction have explored various methods—ranging from nicotine replacement…
What is Skin Picking Disorder? Skin Picking Disorder (SPD), also known as excoriation disorder, is a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) characterized by compulsive skin picking. It affects millions of people…