Personality disorders have a profound impact on the quality of an individual's life, as they heavily influence self-image, self-esteem, and the perception of both self and others. Self-image is often unstable—something that is most evident in the case of  borderline personality disorder (BPD) . Perso nality disorders are also accompanied by intense affect, which often leads to impulsivity. Consequently, personality disorders do not only shape how a person experiences themsel

The use of psychedelics for the purpose of therapy and personal growth has seen a significant increase in recent years. While the body of research supporting their therapeutic potential is expanding, much of the discussion regarding effectiveness and adverse effects remains reliant on the subjective, personal experiences of users. While some data suggests favourable outcomes in treating mental health issues such as depression, PTSD, and substance use, questions remain regardi

Parentification represents one of the greatest challenges in psychotherapy from the perspective of resistance to change . The internal desolation and identity diffusion it creates, coupled with a pervasive unconscious attachment to past traumatic experiences of being unseen, unimportant, non-existent, and required to attend to others, forms some of the most persistent resistances to the psychotherapeutic process. These dynamics underpin deeply entrenched self-sabotaging ten

AI chatbots once seemed like a promising tool for mental health support but growing evidence, at least for now, suggests otherwise. These systems can subtly reinforce distorted beliefs, validate harmful narratives, and even create false memories. For those already feeling vulnerable, what feels like helpful advice may actually deepen confusion and distress.

Modern masculinity, emotional disconnection, and the hidden cost of societal expectations.

Midlife can be a difficult period for those presenting with narcissism. The collapse of dreams may evoke a sense of loss and loneliness.

The passage of time often shows its effects at the start of midlife, culminating in the collapse of unconscious fantasies.

Perfectionism, workaholism, and high performance are traits often caused by the childhood trauma of parentification.

The experience of unworthiness affects not only how one perceives themselves but also their relationships, past, present, and future.

Attachment to trauma is an emotional attachment to childhood trauma that may be continuously re-enacted in adult relationships.

The capacity for mature adult love is not an absence of an unconscious fantasy but the ability to hold and contain them in the relationship.

Listening to a narcissistic individual talk about their sexual encounters with a never-ending line of romantic partners reveals the...

The impaired capacity for empathy and intimacy in close relationships is the main cause for the narcissist's difficulties with...

Unconscious fantasies guide, colour, and shape our romantic relationships. But because they are unconscious, we usually remain oblivious...

Narcissism is a term which is often colloquially misunderstood, misused, and carries a negative value connotation to describe someone who...

Difficulties with close relationships, especially romantic relationships, are some of the most common presenting issues in psychotherapy....

Couple therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on exploring and repairing relationship issues. It is different from couple...

Codependency is a controversial mental health concept more often used in colloquial rather than professional mental health settings. It...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that affects how a person experiences themselves and how they...

Childhood trauma refers to adverse experiences that occur during a person's early years. These experiences can have lasting effects on an...