Verbal abuse. ‘Bad is stronger than good.’

Bad is stronger than good. Humans are hardwired to pay more attention to potentially dangerous or negative possibilities. The evolutionary reasons for this are pretty clear—we store such information in a part of the brain that makes it much more accessible. Registering potentially dangerous threats and keeping them alive and well in memory was key …

Nutritional psychiatry, why is that a thing?

Our bodies need food and water, that is a given. Our brain, being an important part of the body is therefore influenced by what we eat. Furthermore, what you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood[1]. Studies have found that what you eat can make certain conditions worse. …

Review ‘The *more or less* definitive guide to self-care. (Anna Borges).

I ordered this book thinking that it was really written for me. I struggled with self-care and ran out of ideas what to do when I needed my ‘down-time’. Plus extra options are always welcome. Find The more of less definitive guide to self-care on Goodreads. Image from Goodreads. First of all, this book looks …

Symptoms of depression that will surprise you.

A year ago I started to discover some additional or surprising - to me at least - symptoms of depression. When thinking about depression, what does come to mind? Maybe a sad mood, gloomy thoughts or a more introvert life style. So I thought but there was a whole lot more to discover and subsequently …

Verbal abuse and its connection to anxiety.

In my last post I’ve talked about what verbal abuse is and how to recognize it. My conclusion was that it is based on the effect that you notice in yourself. You may be left dazed, confused, angry, sad, doubting yourself or in a total panic. That is the clue to notice that what you’ve …