Shame and dissociation often hijack arguments, leading to defensiveness, emotional withdrawal, and escalating conflict.

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When American golfer Gary Woodland won the US Open tournament in 2019, he was on top of the world. Just four years later, he ...

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Over time, however, repeated exposure to these same sounds can trigger a neurological response similar to misophonia—where specific sounds cause disproportionate emotional reactions. This ...

Are you worried, restless, or having trouble concentrating most of the time? It could be anxiety. This common mental health disorder is treatable with the right combination of medication, counselling, ...

Experiencing a car accident can be one of the most traumatising experiences you ever dealt with, so it’s only natural that it affects you in countless ways. According to research the people who have ...

Have you ever wondered why you chose that particular house to buy, why you selected your current job, or even why you picked your lunch today? While we like ...

For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand.

Mar. 13, 2025 — Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional ...

How the Brain Distinguishes Between Pain and Itch Mar. 4, 2025 — A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex ...

Thigh pain can be a symptom of a muscle strain, fracture, or nerve injury. The pain, swelling, and problems walking or climbing stairs can follow trauma or a joint injury. Thigh pain also can occur ...