What are Daddy Issues (And How Common Are They Women?)
The term 'Daddy Issues' is a peculiar one within psychology. It's something that isn't exactly a clinical definition – at least not according to the DSM-5. But there is a...
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Could you be living a double life – as yourself? This is the daily reality for millions of autistic individuals engaged in all types of masking. Masking themselves, their dreams and desires. And so, how do you unmask not simply autism, but your most authentic self? How do you become completely and unapologetically yourself in…
The term 'Daddy Issues' is a peculiar one within psychology. It's something that isn't exactly a clinical definition – at least not according to the DSM-5. But there is a...
There’s a saying within the care industry, ‘if you’ve met someone with autism, then you’ve met one person with autism.’ There is no textbook example you can point to; no...
Depression isn't a universal condition. It comes in many different variants, and there are actually ten types of depression which are commonly offered as a diagnosis. Two of the most...
It’s sometimes common to think people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BDD), or Narcissistic Personality Disorder are suffering from the same condition. However, while it’s true there are some overlaps, they...
Passive-aggressive behaviour involves being indirectly aggressive towards someone. In contrast to verbal and physical abuse, which is overtly violent, passive-aggressive tendencies fly under the radar. They're subtle and tend to...
Consensual non-monogamy – or polyamory as it's more commonly referred to in the mainstream - is gaining more traction as an accepted relationship model. It's existed for quite some time...
Although you might not associate attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as being related to one another, they are both categorised as being neuropsychiatric disorders. Because of this...
Control mechanisms can come in all types within relationships. We often have the image of a man holding a raised fist against a woman as the stereotype. But a controlling...
Traditionally, trauma is the response to any event that causes us distress. Complex trauma, on the other hand, occurs when there is a continued and cumulative period of abuse, usually...
People don't go into psychology for the money. If those are your primary intentions, you're looking at the wrong profession. It's a person-centred business, not a money-making venture. Relative to...