Nomophobia: The Fear That Owns Us, The Fear of Being Without A Mobile Device I’m glued to my phone again, scrolling through missed calls, messages, or the latest TikTok updates. I’m barely paying attention to what my dad is saying—just waiting for the next chance to check my screen. Even in my sleep, I wake … Read more
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Cacophobia: The Pathology of Beauty’s Darkest Fear, The Ugliness Cacophobia, a relatively obscure yet deeply unsettling psychopathological condition, is the irrational and paralyzing fear of ugliness. This anxiety disorder, cataloged under specific phobias in the DSM-5, manifests in visceral reactions to perceived physical or aesthetic deformity. Sufferers experience acute dysphoria, tachycardia, hyperhidrosis, and, in extreme … Read more
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The Connection Between Hygiene and Religion, Inner Purity, Outward Beauty And Clean Mind vs. Unlean Body The Connection Between Hygiene and Religion Hygiene has played a vital role in religious practices across cultures and traditions. Many religious doctrines incorporate cleanliness as an essential aspect of spiritual purity, morality, and discipline. The idea that physical cleanliness … Read more
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Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder): The Fear That Blinds. The Unsatisfied Need For Acceptance Defining Social Phobia Social Phobia, clinically referred to as Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), is a chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of social interactions and situations that involve potential scrutiny or judgment by others. According to the … Read more
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Thanatophobia: Understanding the Fear of Death Defining Thanatophobia Thanatophobia, derived from the Greek words thanatos (death) and phobos (fear), refers to an intense, irrational dread of death or the process of dying. While death anxiety is a universal phenomenon, in some individuals, this fear escalates into a persistent and debilitating phobia. Thanatophobia is classified under … Read more
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Triskaidekaphobia: The Fear of the Number 13 What is Triskaidekaphobia? Triskaidekaphobia is an irrational fear of the number 13. This superstition is widespread in Western cultures, leading to the avoidance of the number in buildings (such as skipping the 13th floor in hotels), airlines, and even sports teams. Origin and History of Triskaidekaphobia The fear … Read more
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Sublimation: Displacing Pain and Finding Expression through Unconscious Channels And Sex Sublimation, as a concept in psychology, is one of the defense mechanisms proposed by Sigmund Freud. It refers to the process by which individuals channel emotional energy, often from unresolved or repressed desires, into socially acceptable or productive outlets. In particular, when someone faces … Read more
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Psychedelic Themes and Symbolism in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass: A Psychological Exploration Lewis Carroll’s literary works, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There (1871), have long been cherished as delightful, whimsical stories for children. However, the profound psychological themes they explore resonate with … Read more
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Love Turned to Hatred and Betrayal: A Tale as Old as Time Love, the most profound and cherished of human emotions, has the power to uplift, transform, and heal. Yet, when corrupted by lust, jealousy, or selfish ambition, love can curdle into hatred and betrayal, leading to tragic consequences. History, literature, and modern media are … Read more
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Understanding Anger Issues: Causes, Reactions, and Historical Cases Anger is one of the most powerful human emotions, capable of both constructive and destructive outcomes. It can drive people to stand against injustice, yet it can also lead to regrettable actions that ruin lives and reputations. Understanding anger, its causes, and its manifestations helps us better … Read more
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