Occasional nightmares are part of the normal human experience. But when they become frequent, intense, and persistent—affecting sleep quality, daytime mood, and sometimes even the desire to go to bed—they become a real clinical problem with a specific name: Nightmare Disorder. It is one of the few sleep disorders with a specific psychological treatment, with documented results, but rarely known or recommended.
When the mind forgets that the night is for rest elenapap.com | Psychology Cabinet, Constanța "I lie down in bed and my brain starts up. Thoughts, worries, scenarios. I stare at the ceiling for hours. And in the morning I wake up more tired than when I went to bed. For years." Insomnia is one of the most common complaints that people end up with...
When the past continues to hurt in the present You don't have to have been through war to live with PTSD. Car accidents, domestic violence, childhood abuse, the sudden loss of a loved one, a serious medical diagnosis, a natural disaster – any event that threatened your life or safety, or that left you feeling helpless…
In everyday speech, depression is often reduced to "deep sadness". From a clinical perspective, this equivalence is erroneous and risky, as it delays recognition of the disorder and access to specialized intervention. Depression is a complex affective disorder, characterized by persistent changes at the cognitive, emotional, behavioral and somatic levels, with a direct impact on the global functioning of the individual. The essential difference:…
Depression in adolescents is no longer an exception, but an increasingly common clinical reality.
When a parent focuses almost exclusively on academic results, the message sent to the child is simple and painful: your worth depends on how high you get on the scoreboard.
What does the child experience emotionally…
Mindfulness Therapy (MT) is a psychological practice that focuses on cultivating attention and awareness in the present moment. This therapy has gained widespread recognition due to its numerous scientifically proven benefits for mental and physical health.
In a hectic and challenging world, quality sleep is essential for our health and well-being. In addition to our daily routines and habits, there are certain aspects of our lives that can significantly influence the quality of our sleep…
Burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion caused by chronic and excessive stress at work or in other aspects of life. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this phenomenon in order to intervene in a timely manner. Here are some clues that may indicate that we are in a state of burnout:…