Introduction: Breaking Down the Barrier to Understanding Autism Imagine walking through a bustling city street. Sounds of cars honking, people chatting, and the distant buzz of construction might be mildly disorienting for most. Now, imagine if you experienced this sensory input tenfold—every car horn feels piercing, every conversation is an overwhelming jumble, and the buzz […]
Tag: Perception

Understanding the Inner Signals: Examining Interoception in Depression through a New Questionnaire
Introduction: Peeking into the Mind-Body Connection How well can you sense your own body? This fascinating ability is known as interoception, which is all about perceiving internal bodily signals. Whether it’s your heartbeat fluttering when you’re anxious, or your stomach clenched with nerves before a big presentation, we’re constantly receiving messages from our insides. But […]

Beyond the Threshold: Navigating Distress with Skills That Transform
Introduction Imagine walking on a tightrope. Every gust of wind feels like an emotional turmoil threatening to send you spiraling. For patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), navigating through daily life can feel much like a precarious balancing act. BPD is often characterized by intense emotions, unstable relationships, and impulsive behaviors, leaving individuals in a […]

The Mind’s Balancing Act: Understanding Schizophrenia and Context Integration
Introduction Picture a juggler, gracefully keeping multiple balls in the air. This act requires a delicate balance, perfect timing, and constant adjustments. Now imagine if this balance is disrupted—some balls go higher while others drop too soon, creating a chaotic scene. This juggling act is akin to the intricate dance of excitation and inhibition balances […]

The Time-Traveling Mind: How Immediate Experience Influences Future Choices
Introduction: Making Decisions in the Blink of an Eye Picture this: You’re at a bustling café, staring at the dessert menu. There’s the luscious chocolate cake you can enjoy now, or a slice of fruit pie you love that’ll only be available next week. What do you choose? This moment perfectly illustrates something psychologists call […]

Through the Lens of Emotion: Unveiling the Relationship Between Anxiety and Visual Attention
Introduction: The Fascinating Dance Between Vision and Emotion Imagine sitting in a crowded café. As you sip your coffee, your gaze naturally falls upon different faces around you. Some appear joyful, others pensive or anxious. But what if your eyes were telling your mind a different story? What if anxiety subtly influenced the way you […]

Words and Whirlwinds: How ADHD Shapes Adult Storytelling**
— Introduction: Wading Through Words and Minds Picture this: You’re sitting across from a friend who’s eagerly recounting an exciting weekend adventure. But just a few sentences in, they take unexpected turns, veer into tangential stories, and sometimes return to their main narrative—leaving you both amused and slightly dizzy. If you’ve ever experienced this, you […]

The Touch That Brings Us Closer: Exploring the Power of Intimate Touch Beyond Romance
— Introduction: More Than Words: The Hidden Connection Between Touch and Togetherness In our digital age, interactions have become more about screen taps than real-life touch. But what if the key to stronger connections lies not in our words, but in our touch? Recent findings from a study titled “Partner intimate touch is associated with […]

Unpacking Childhood Trauma: Unraveling the Mental Mysteries Linked to Psychosis
Introduction: Peering into the Past to Understand the Present Imagine your mind as a library, filled with books chronicling every experience you’ve ever had. Every joyful moment and every painful memory is etched into its silent shelves. For many, the stories of childhood are full of wonder and learning. But for some, this library houses […]

Yoga: Your Trusty Companion in Tough Times
Introduction Imagine being in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown—an unseen, fast-spreading virus swirling around the globe, causing widespread fear and anxiety. Your once routine daily life is now confined to the four walls of your home. Work, chores, and relaxation all blend, blurring the boundary between professional and personal space. It’s during such turbulent […]