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What is Masochism? (From a Psychoanalytic Point of View)
When we hear the word masochism , we often think of physical pain. But in psychoanalysis , masochism is often emotional  and deeply...
Emanuela Brun
3 days ago1 min read
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Selective Memory: Why We Don’t Remember Everything
You meet someone at a networking event. They introduce themselves, and two seconds later… you’ve already forgotten their name. But you...
Emanuela Brun
5 days ago2 min read
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Maladaptive Daydreaming: When Escaping Becomes a Cage
Have you ever drifted so deeply into your daydreams that you lose track of hours, feel emotionally attached to imaginary characters, or...
Emanuela Brun
Jul 31 min read
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Your Brain on Change: Why Transitions Feel So Intense
Leaving a job, even one you wanted  to leave, can feel like emotional whiplash. One moment you're relieved, the next you're anxious or...
Emanuela Brun
Jul 21 min read
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The Psychology Behind Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Gender-based violence isn’t just a social issue, but a deeply rooted psychological one. GBV stems from power imbalances, harmful gender...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 301 min read
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) – What Is It?
When a baby is exposed to certain substances in the womb (especially opioids) they may be born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) ,...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 301 min read
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Performance Anxiety: When the Fear of Failing Takes Over
Ever felt your heart race, your hands sweat, or your mind go blank right before an important meeting, exam, or presentation? That’s...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 301 min read
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What is a Manic Episode?
At first glance, mania might seem exciting  or even fun . You feel unstoppable, full of energy, and incredibly creative. But that’s only...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 282 min read
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False Memories: When Your Brain Lies to You (and Believes It!)
Yes, your brain can make up  memories of things that never happened. But here’s the twist: it doesn’t do it to hurt you. It does it to...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 282 min read
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Schizoaffective Disorder (Trapped in a Mind at War With Itself) ðŸ§
Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental health condition that combines features of schizophrenia  (psychosis) and mood disorders...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 132 min read
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Benzodiazepine Withdrawal (A Nervous System in Survival Mode) ðŸ§
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium, Ativan) are commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, or seizures and they can be...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 132 min read
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The Neuroscience of Demisexuality & Reciprocity
Definitions first 🧠🌈: Demisexual: Demisexual individuals experience sexual attraction only after forming a strong emotional connection...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 132 min read
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False Self vs. True Self: (Are You Living Authentically?)
British psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott  introduced the concept of the False Self : a psychological structure that develops when our...
Emanuela Brun
Jun 22 min read
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Why Crying Is Good for You
We often associate crying with weakness or vulnerability—but in reality, crying is one of the most natural and healthy ways our body...
Emanuela Brun
May 191 min read
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