avoidance behavior
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HealthyGamerGGNov 26, 2025How To Actually Process Your Emotions: Reprogramming Your Brain Beyond Willpower and Numbing
PsychologyEmotional processingEmotional numbingMaladaptive programmingAmygdala- HealthyGamerGGJul 24, 2025
The Psychological and Neurological Impact of Nihilism and the Path to Finding Purpose
PsychologyNihilismCopiumExistential philosophyMeaning in life - HealthyGamerGGAug 11, 2024
Why Your Thoughts Aren't The Enemy: Mastering Your Mindset with Third-Wave Psychotherapy
PsychologyCognitive RegulationThree-head/Five-head analogyPsychotherapy EvolutionBehaviorism - HealthyGamerGGJul 20, 2024
The Art of Asking for Help: Overcoming Masculine Barriers to Support and Fostering Independence
PsychologyHelp-seeking behaviorSocial conditioningIndependence vs. DependenceEmotional vocabulary 
DocSnipesOct 23, 2023Self-Care vs. Pleasurable Procrastination: Differentiating Intent and Impact
Self-DevelopmentSelf-carePleasurable procrastinationTime limitsMotivation
DrTraceyMarksAug 9, 2023Frustration Intolerance: Understanding Its Signs and Building Patience
PsychologyFrustration IntoleranceLow Frustration ToleranceDiscomfort IntoleranceEntitlement (psychological)- HealthyGamerGGJun 10, 2023
Short-Circuiting Modern Stress: How Vigorous Exercise Activates Your Body's Natural Off-Switch
HealthStress systemLife-or-death situationsChronic stressAcute stress - HealthyGamerGGMay 20, 2023
Disarming Overwhelm: The Counterintuitive Power of Active Challenges
PsychologyPassive challengesActive challengesFeeling overwhelmedWillpower - HealthyGamerGGMay 18, 2023
Can AI Replace Therapists? A Psychiatrist's Perspective on Technology, Human Connection, and the Future of Mental Health
PsychologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)TherapyPsychoanalysisFree Association 
psychacksJan 11, 2023The Cats and Cheese Framework: Understanding Human Motivation Through Approach and Avoidance
PsychologyHuman motivationApproach behaviorsAvoidance behaviorsReward systems- HealthyGamerGGJan 11, 2023
What Everyone Should Know About Sexual Assault: A Guide to Psychological, Medical, and Legal Processes
PsychologyTrauma-informed carePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Counterfactual thinkingDissociation - HealthyGamerGGJan 8, 2023
Dr. K Explains: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Understanding Obsessions, Compulsions, and a Universal Life Skill
PsychologyObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsionsCorticostriatal Thalamic Circuit - DrTraceyMarksOct 26, 2022
Fear of Losing Control: Understanding its Role in Social Anxiety and OCD
PsychologyFear of losing controlSocial anxiety disorderPerformance anxietyAvoidance behavior - HealthyGamerGGAug 7, 2022
The Paradox of Vulnerability: Why Opening Up to Strangers is Easier Than Friends
PsychologyTrust issuesVulnerabilityAuthentic friendshipShallow friendships - DrTraceyMarksMay 25, 2022
How Trauma Distorts Thinking: Identifying and Addressing Cognitive Distortions Post-Trauma
PsychologyCognitive distortionsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Trauma memory storageEmotional overlay - HealthyGamerGGNov 17, 2021
The Paradox of Giftedness: Why 'Gifted Kids' Are Actually Special Needs and Prone to Burnout
PsychologyGiftedness as a burdenSpecial needs children (re: gifted)Perfectionist burnoutUnfulfilled expectations - DrTraceyMarksNov 10, 2021
The Signs of Complicated Grief: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Distinctions from Depression
PsychologyGrief trajectoryAnniversary reactionsProlonged griefComplicated grief - HealthyGamerGGOct 12, 2021
The Implementation Gap: When Intellect Fails to Translate to Action and Confidence
PsychologySelf-esteemConfidence (as a prerequisite)IntellectualizationEmotional suppression - HealthyGamerGGOct 6, 2021
Overcoming Public Restroom Anxiety: Psychological Techniques and Practical Hacks
Self-DevelopmentPublic restroom anxietyAnticipatory anxietyAvoidance behaviorCognitive restructuring - DrTraceyMarksSep 29, 2021
The Truth Behind Emetophobia: Understanding and Overcoming the Fear of Vomiting
PsychologyEmetophobiaSpecific PhobiasAnxiety DisorderPanic Attacks - DrTraceyMarksSep 22, 2021
Magnesium for Anxiety and Depression: The Science Says Yes!
HealthEssential mineralsNeurotransmittersNMDA receptor blockerBrain-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) - DrTraceyMarksSep 8, 2021
Overcoming Social Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Avoidance and Safety Behaviors
PsychologySocial anxiety disorderNegative criticism fearAvoidance behaviorsSafety behaviors - DocSnipesMay 27, 2021
TREES: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care and Its Core Principles
PsychologyTrauma-informed careTREES mnemonicTrauma identificationTraumatic reactions - HealthyGamerGGNov 9, 2020
Anxiety's Predictive Nature: Understanding Its Function and Two Core Solutions for Overcoming It
PsychologyPredictive capability of the brainFuture-focused mindUncertaintyInsecurity - HealthyGamerGGSep 15, 2020
Conquering Social Anxiety: From Avoidance to Self-Worth and Hyper-Sensitivity
PsychologySocial anxietyCatastrophizingHyper-sensitivity to negative affectMisinterpretation of facial expressions - HealthyGamerGGAug 6, 2020
Fear of Failure, Overanalysis, and Escaping into Fantasy: Navigating Trauma and Self-Blame
PsychologyFear of FailureOveranalysisSocial AnxietyDepression 
lexfridmanFeb 19, 2020Daily Discomfort as a Foundation for Self-Discipline and Resilience
Self-DevelopmentSelf-disciplineStrong characterDiscomfort trainingMental resilience- HealthyGamerGGJan 6, 2020
Navigating Post-College Stagnation, Self-Doubt, and the Search for Purpose
Self-DevelopmentLack of experienceSense of selfNervousness/AnxietyAvoidance behavior - DocSnipesNov 22, 2019
Case Study: Persistent PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Intervention Strategies
PsychologyPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)HPA axis activationGlucocorticoid resistanceMetabolic syndrome - HealthyGamerGGNov 13, 2019
Balancing Self-Improvement and Authentic Approach in Dating: Overcoming the 'Friend Zone' and Fear of Rejection
RelationshipsFriend zoneNice guy syndromeAvoidance behaviorConfidence in dating - HealthyGamerGGNov 10, 2019
Helping a Deprived Gamer: Overcoming Paralysis, Self-Criticism, and Misdirected Motivation
PsychologyDirectionlessnessOverwhelmParalysis by analysisSelf-criticism - HealthyGamerGGOct 31, 2019
IQ Isn't Everything: Deconstructing Intelligence, Gaming, and Real-World Success
PsychologyIntelligence Quotient (IQ)Emotional Quotient (EQ)Emotional IntelligenceFluid IQ - HealthyGamerGGJan 25, 2019
How Intelligence Leads to Avoidance and Paralysis in Gamers
PsychologyAvoidance behaviorParalysis (psychological)Smart kid identityEgo preservation - DocSnipesApr 14, 2017
Discovering Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Part 2: The Cognitive Triangle and Trauma Narrative
PsychologyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Cognitive TriangleCognitive CopingTrauma Narrative - DocSnipesFeb 16, 2017
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Simple Distress Tolerance Tools to Manage Emotions and Survive Crises
PsychologyEmotional dysregulationDistress toleranceReality acceptanceHomeostasis - psychacks
Overcoming Approach Anxiety: Cultivating Courage Through Challenge
PsychologyApproach anxietyCourage cultivationEmotional-sexual attraction linkRisk-taking behavior - psychacks
Harnessing Fear: Overcoming Avoidance by Fearing Inaction More Than the Object of Fear
PsychologyApproach anxietyBehavioral changeFear (as a motivator)Avoidance behavior
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