In my clinic work, it is common to see a lady repeatedly trapped in relationships with men who were abusive and manipulative. Sometimes, these women were unable to get the support they needed because the abusive partners were exceptionally friendly, charming and altruistic in public. In closed door at home, these men were abusive and …
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If you are depressed, try to cultivate self-compassion
It is common for people suffering from depression to feel hopeless and helpless in their mental condition and external environment. As a result, they do not have motivation in their life and even have thoughts about ending their lives. A client of mine had exacerbated depressive mood after finding out her chance for being promoted …
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What to do if you feel stuck in your current job due to heavy workload, bullying and unreasonable demand?
Despite the fact that work-life balance is a common value nowadays, many people are still feeling stuck in jobs stressed them out in terms of workload and interpersonal issues. One of my clients works in a multinational firm. She told me that the workload in her job was unreasonably heavy. She needs to work until …
What are the impacts of childhood trauma and When to seek therapy?
Have you ever come across a person who is grounded and calm even when he or she is facing chaos in one’s life? On the contrary, have you ever met someone who seems to be confused and inattentive even in a causal and relaxing atmosphere? Given the similar educational or financial backgrounds of these two …
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People with depression think in more abstract terms during rumination
In my clinical practice, it is common for people with depression to frequently ruminate about their sense of self-worth. For instance, one of my clients with depression suffered from sleep disturbance because he tended to ruminate when he was in bed. Whenever he closed his eyes, he started thinking about his perceived failures in his …
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Fear of abandonment in people with Borderline Personality Disorder
If you know someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), you might experience their frantic way of avoiding being abandoned by their significant others. For instance, a client of mine worried a lot about her boyfriend abandoning her whenever he failed to answer her phone calls or reply her text messages. Since she was living alone …
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