A mental inability to bear intense emotions often lies at the heart of anxiety attacks and disorders, where the person experiencing anxiety feels threatened by (and in danger of disintegration under the pressure of) emerging and unknown emotions.
How Fear of Disintegration Gives Rise to Anxiety Symptoms and Panic Attacks
The fear of disintegration often lies behind anxiety symptoms and panic attacks; it may also be involved in ptsd symptoms.
What ’10 Signs of Depression in Men’ Won’t Tell You
A list of the ten most important signs and symptoms of depression, including some advice about how to make the most effective use of online resources for depression.
Compassion, Altruism and the True Spirit of Generosity
Apparent altruism and compassion may actually be a way to feel good about oneself rather than to express real generosity toward others.
‘Avatar’, Toxic Shame and Avoidance of Authentic Relationships
The movie ‘Avatar’ embodies a fantasy shared by many people that it’s possible to escape one’s earthly damaged self and become a superior being without defects.