The Itch: Physiological and Psychological Aspects
What is itch I’ve come across an interesting article from the New Yorker about a woman who scratched her way through her scalp due to an insatiable feeling: an itch. When you feel that sensation, our natural reflex requires us to scratch. That’s how it is, right? Scratch the itch. This woman, she has this […]
Recovering From Fear: Phobias
Phobias are overwhelming sensations and fear of certain objects, events or even immaterial aspects which in reality, does not pose imminent effect to the person. Compared to anxiety that only lasts while the situation is present, phobias can be long term conditions and it could be debilitating to a person. It could lead to psychological […]
Understanding Trichotillomania
Do you have that habit of pulling a strand or so of your hair? It may be the hair on your head, the eyebrows, eye lashes or maybe other areas of the body. In some cases, we do it for vanity purposes, but there are some people who have this irresistible urge to pull their […]
Voices Inside My Head: Differentiating Tinnitus From Auditory Hallucinations
Based on the symptoms, there are similarities between auditory hallucinations and tinnitus. However the origins of such conditions as well as the causes on how these conditions happen deeply differ from each other. According to a medical study in Korea (Kangwon National University- College of Medicine), understanding the difference between these conditions can be helpful […]
Understanding stress and the ways to mitigate it
Stress is a unique condition. It can either be a result of the physical state of a person, the mental or emotional state or a series of combined situations. Stress can be something that is immediate. It could also be a compounding emotional and physical condition. When stress hits a certain mark on a person, […]
Facing Anxiety attacks: Embracing easy to follow techniques
There are so many treatment plans available nowadays that aim to provide the person instruction on how to help anxiety attacks. There are tried and tested therapy systems offered online and there are also programs offered by therapists. Whatever your choice is, it is necessary to stick to your program. Facing them can be hard […]