Why Boredom Might Be Good for You?
When we hear the word boredom, what comes to our minds? A dull state where time doesn’t pass where you’re simply doing nothing, but your brain strives to do something or as Tolstoy called boredom is “the desire for desires,”. For a long time, boredom…
When Sex Really Hurts: The Pain Behind Closed Doors
My work in psychiatry exposes me to a wide array of disorders and personalities. But I’ve occasionally encountered women with similar struggles around the same problem: SEX. The fear and anxiety in their eyes, and the way they carry themselves, are clear signs of how…
The War in Your Brain, How Do We Interact With Violent And Distressing Imagery?
“I can’t sleep,” “I can’t forget the images,” “I am not focused on my work.”
“I Can’t Resist the News”: How to Preserve Your Mental Health in Times of War and Crises?
We live in a region where there’s a lot of tension, and nearly our everyday lives are filled with news about wars and disasters. If we’re not directly affected, then at least we follow the news which is, in most cases, disturbing and might impact…
