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Fake news! It is hard to imagine the world without them, because believe it or not, human communication is full of interpretations and phantasies.
We engage the others by creating stories about reality that is not as objective as we see it, because everyone interprets it, in a way.
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“I look outside the window – the curve does not look flatter to me”
A few days ago, I heard a hilarious new version of Bohemian Rhapsody, after 3 weeks of lockdown we all hope to see changes, and statistically we do, not enough but some.
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To be entirely honest, it took me a while to start this blog post. First of all, I had plenty of time to prepare, but I didn’t.
My biologists friends were extremely concerned before February for the possible pandemic… Continue reading →
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I am not sure if there are many skills in interpersonal communication as important as the art of establishing your own physical and mental territory – probably there aren’t. Establishing boundaries is a fundamental part of the development of every healthy relationship in your life.
But what exactly is “establishing boundaries” and why do I call it art?
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Maybe you have already noticed that I am not a big fan of positive thinking just for the sake of positive thinking.
This is especially true when it comes to the expense of ignoring important emotions and dealing with very real issues.
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A year ago I interviewed several women for my Ph.D. dissertation. I asked them about their families, love, and happiness. One of them shared with me a story about her father. He was a wise and very positive person. Every time when he spoke with his daughters he always asked one simple question, which not many people dare to ask – “Are you happy, my dear?”
Are you happy? Continue reading →
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Many (maybe most) of us will experience mild depression throughout our lifetime.
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues and requires serious treatment.
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From inspirational quotes to thoroughly researched articles, it’s pretty common advice to tell people to forgive, let it go and move on. It’s a piece of well-intentioned advice, but honestly, it’s much easier said than done.
Forgiveness is a kind, humble act. It allows you to let go of resentment, anger and even vengeance. But it has to happen at the right time for each person; otherwise, it may even be counterproductive. Continue reading →
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We live in the age of instant gratification. Commodities are purchased and delivered within hours with money we haven’t earned yet. This might be fine for the free market, but is it just as good for mental health?
Dating apps and websites sound like a good idea, as people get more social. They are able to meet their potential significant other or experience an exciting hookup outside of their everyday circles. But I think something went terribly wrong.
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In an interview, the French psychoanalyst philosopher Jacques-Alain Miller was reminded of Jacques Lacan’s frequently quoted phrase: “Love is always reciprocal”.
What does that mean? asks the interviewer… Continue reading →