When Childhood Shadows Linger Into Daily Emotions
Key Points A coffee spill, a compliment, and a storm inside Imagine this: you spill coffee on your shirt before work – your day feels … Read more
Why We Try to Manage Others’ Feelings
Key Points The Hidden Motives Behind Comforting a Friend Imagine this: your friend bursts into tears after a tough exam. You quickly crack a joke, … Read more
When Feelings Behave Like Senses
Key Points A taste that’s too sweet Think of the first sip of cold lemonade on a scorching day. It feels blissful. The second sip … Read more
When Phones Shape Feelings, and Feelings Shape Phones
Key Points A restless scroll at midnight It’s late. You grab your phone, telling yourself it’ll just be a quick check. Minutes blur into an … Read more
What Is Perfectionism? Signs, Impact, & How To Overcome
Perfectionism is the tendency to set unrealistically high standards for yourself or others, where self-worth feels tied to flawless performance and mistakes are seen as failures rather than opportunities to learn.
Why Intimacy Feels SO Good With the WRONG People
Intimacy can feel incredibly potent and exciting with people who might be considered wrong for us for a variety of complex psychological, emotional, and social … Read more
When Body and Mind Collide in Autism
A new study maps the tangled connections between physical and mental health in autistic adults—revealing challenges that ripple far beyond the doctor’s office.
Interoception
Interoception is the nervous system’s capacity to sense and interpret the internal signals of the body. This isn’t just about noticing a racing heart or … Read more
Why Is My Interoception So Bad?
Interoception is your body’s way of sensing what’s happening inside, like when you feel hungry, thirsty, tired, or upset, so you know how to take … Read more
Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex
The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is a part of the frontal lobe of the brain. It sits toward the top and side (dorsolateral = dorsal + lateral) of the prefrontal cortex.