Anticipatory anxiety is defined as the worry or apprehension that you feel when you’re expecting an event or any situation that’s about to happen. (1) You may feel anxious about it because it may be dangerous, embarrassing, or any negative outcome. It is one of the reasons why people experience panic attacks. Some people areContinueContinue reading “Anticipatory Anxiety in Romantic Relationships (video to add)”
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Separation Anxiety and How It Affects Individuals: A Closer Look
The more you get along with a certain individual, the more you become attached to that person and want to keep them in your lives. However, some situations may require one of you to move to have a better life or fulfill responsibility. Separation Anxiety Once we have invested too much emotion and become attachedContinueContinue reading “Separation Anxiety and How It Affects Individuals: A Closer Look”
Causes and Manifestations of Anxious Attachment
Anxious attachment style otherwise known as a preoccupied attachment or anxious-ambivalent attachment is a style of insecure attachment that involves high levels of anxiety. (1) It is one of the reasons why some children become resistant. Causes of Anxious Attachment Behind every resistant child that has insecure attachment has experiences that made them develop thisContinueContinue reading “Causes and Manifestations of Anxious Attachment”
Defense Mechanism: Displacement
Displacement is a defense mechanism where you discharge your tension on a less threatening target. You transfer your feelings or behavior from the real cause to a person or object with whom you think you can safely release your frustration or fear. You may unconsciously do this by yelling, being more critical and often criticizingContinueContinue reading “Defense Mechanism: Displacement”
What is Rape Trauma Syndrome and Its Symptoms
From time to time, we hear news about rape, abuse, and molestation. Rape does not only damage the physical aspects of a person but also brings lasting after-effects such as traumatic memories and emotional scars. Thus, it can cause mental and emotional havoc to a person. Rape trauma syndrome is a kind of post-traumatic stressContinueContinue reading “What is Rape Trauma Syndrome and Its Symptoms”
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