Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: What’s the Difference and What to Do
A panic attack is a sudden, intense wave of fear that peaks within minutes, often with a racing heart and chest tightness severe enough…
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What is the Psychology Behind Masochism: What Research Actually Shows
Say the word “masochist” in casual conversation and people usually picture leather, rope, and safewords. Say it in a therapy session and it might…
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What is the Psychology Behind Cheating: What Research Actually Shows
Cheating almost never comes down to a single cause. Research on infidelity points to a mix of factors: personality traits, attachment style, relationship dissatisfaction,…
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What is the Psychology Behind Self-Harm: What Research Actually Shows
Self-harm, which researchers usually call non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), is the deliberate, direct harming of one’s own body without the intent to die. Research consistently…
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What is the Psychology Behind Foot Fetishes: What Research Actually Shows
A foot fetish, sometimes called podophilia or foot partialism, is a sexual interest centered on feet rather than the genitals. It’s the most common…
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The Psychology of Gift Giving in Relationships
Reviewed by Psy. Hijab Zehra (MPhil Clinical Psychology), Clinical Psychologist at CureOnCall In relationships, gift-giving is a form of emotional communication. A well-chosen gift…
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Can Stress Cause Nosebleeds? The Real Link, What to Do, and When to Worry
Quick Answer Stress does not usually cause a nosebleed directly. However, stress can indirectly increase your risk of a nosebleed by making you rub…
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Does Ovulation Cause Mood Swings? Symptoms, Causes and When to Seek Help
Quick Answer Yes, ovulation can cause mood swings in some people. Around ovulation, hormones shift quickly: estrogen rises before ovulation, luteinising hormone surges to…
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What Is the Psychology of Addiction?
Have you ever watched yourself do the very thing you promised you wouldn’t—then wondered, “What on earth is wrong with me?” I’m going to…
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