Photo by Vitaliy Lyubezhanin on Unsplash Our culture and religious beliefs have a huge impact to play in keeping us stuck in toxic relationship patterns. Our culture dictates some our behaviors and norms and some may be so rigid to the…
Imagine a scenario where a once-effective remedy gradually loses its potency over time. This phenomenon can be observed in various aspects of life, from the diminishing effectiveness of a painkiller to the decreasing thrill of a favorite hobby. Similarly, the…
In the world of maladaptive daydreaming, losing control over your daydreams can be like riding an emotional rollercoaster. It’s a topic often overlooked, but it affects many people deeply. Imagine feeling frustrated and anxious because something you once had control…
Coping with excessive daydreaming presents its unique set of challenges, as it can be all too easy to slip into the captivating realms of your imagination. However, even though daydreaming may seem like an unstoppable current, there are effective coping…
Photo by The HK Photo Company on Unsplash One of the most common advices when it comes to relationship is “make it work”. We’ve also been conditioned with social norms of permanence and that’s one of those inscribed rules in most…
Photo by Marcel Heil on Unsplash When we experience a traumatic or a painful event, our natural instinct is to forget about it so as to protect ourselves from the painful memories associated with the event. The emotional toll carried by…
Daydreaming often starts as a pleasant and controllable diversion. Many of us recall moments when we would slip into our imaginative worlds, relishing the escape and even designating specific times for such adventures. However, for some, what begins as a…
Today, we look into the intriguing question of why daydreamers often feel indebted to their imaginary friends or families, particularly when contemplating the idea of letting go of their daydreams. It’s a common sentiment among those who engage in excessive…
Do you find yourself lost in a world of daydreams, craving a way to regain control? Many wonder if journaling can be the answer to this dilemma. The truth is, just like any coping mechanism, it doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all…
Photo by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash At the core of our being, we want to be free of pain and lead happy lives but along the way we go through some negative experiences that alter our perception of reality. We experience…
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash When you’ve constantly found yourself in painful experiences, you will develop this notion that ‘you’re broken.’ You’ve been betrayed and abused by your loved ones and you feel so damaged on the inside. You feel that…
Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash Sunk cost fallacy is a term pulled from economics and it refers to the tendency of wanting to continue investing in something that you’ve already invested a significant amount of time in or money in.…
