Psychological problems and mental disorders can affect people of all ages, even seniors. In fact, in this age group, they are not uncommon. They are often associated with a sense of loneliness or the death of a very close person, but they can also have a medical background. Mental problems significantly hinder everyday functioning and…
Psychotherapy, or treatment by talking, can help with many problems; it is very often reported by patients who have been struggling with the hardships of everyday life on their own for a long time. Psychotherapy is more than a simple conversation with a therapist – it is a way to overcome your fears, doubts, blockages…
Making changes in your life is a huge challenge. It requires a certain self-awareness and an action strategy. If you know what you want to change, you are already a step behind you. But what if you want to make changes in your life, but you don’t know what exactly? Do you ever try to…
To put it simply, psychotherapy is nothing more than treatment with a conversation. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a therapist advising and comforting the patient. It is something much deeper – something that allows him to eliminate problems and permanently change his attitude and, consequently, his life. How does psychotherapy work? What exactly…
For many of us, psychotherapy is a real taboo. Even people who regularly attend meetings with a therapist are very often ashamed to talk about it. Where does our resistance to psychotherapy come from? Why is it worth choosing a session with a psychologist? What is the first meeting with a psychotherapist like and is…
Depressive disorders affect more and more people around the world. They usually come unexpectedly and it is very difficult for us to deal with them on our own. Few people are aware that depression is one of the most common causes of death today. Why is it like that? Is there an effective cure for…
When hearing that someone sees a psychotherapist, many people have pejorative associations with diseases, disorders or maladaptation. This is very harmful and stigmatizing thinking, which is inconsistent with the assumptions that are followed not only by specialists but also by the patients themselves. Psychotherapy is nothing more than help in getting back on track and…
What is panic disorder? Panic disorder or panic attack is a feeling of sudden intense and recurring anxiety and restlessness. The most intensified sensations last from 2 to 10 minutes and then gradually disappear. However, the impression of affected person is quite the opposite, it seems to a person that the attack lasts a very…
What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to obtain sufficient hardness of penis to allow intercourse, despite explicit desire and sexual stimulation. There are three degrees of disturbance: complete (there is no erection whatsoever), moderate and mild (erection is achievable, but not fully). The causes can be both biological and psychological, so…
How to achieve happiness? Who among us does not ask this question? Unfortunately, there is no universal answer. Each of us is different and therefore happiness is something different for each of us. Happiness Happiness is an emotion caused by experiences that a person assesses as positive. It can be a momentary feeling, but also…
