Tag: psychology


  • The Lonely Brain: How Isolation Causes Neurological Damage

    Table of contents Overview The “Social Hunger” Mechanism Theโ€‹โ€โ€‹โ€Œโ€โ€‹โ€โ€Œ Hyper-Vigilant Amygdala: A World Turned Hostile The Shrinking Hippocampus: Memory and Learning Under Fire Theโ€‹โ€โ€‹โ€Œโ€โ€‹โ€โ€Œ Prefrontal Cortex: Losing the “CEO.”ย  The Biological Fallout: Cortisol and “Inflammaging” The Sleep Paradox: “Watchman’s Sleep” Can the Brain Heal? Conclusion Overview The ancient world saw social isolation lead to death…

  • The Bittersweet Power of Nostalgia: Time Shapes Memories & Emotions

    Table of Contents Introduction Psychological Facets of Nostalgia The Role of Memory in Nostalgia The Effect Peopleโ€™s Memories Have on Their Lives Treatments, Therapies, and Remedies for nostalgia Emotional Regulation Techniques Conclusion Introduction Nostalgia, with its evocation of memories and emotions, can take on a variety of colors: warmth, comfort, melancholy, yearning, etc. Quite simply,…

  • . Borderline Personality Disorder: Coping and Recovery

    Table of contents Introduction Borderline Personality Disorderโ€‚Symptoms Why does someone develop borderlineโ€‚personality disorder? Therapies and Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder Introduction Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a specific type of mental health condition. Borderline Personality Disorder features unstable moods, self-image, and interpersonal relationships. Itโ€™sโ€‚not as widespread as some other mental health conditions; however, these challenges…