“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time”- Maya Angelou Long-term relationships are often hard work. Life has a way of throwing multiple hurdles and sometimes, it can feel exceedingly hard to overcome them, even with the help of your partner. This can lead many people to question whether it is […]
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“The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too.” Ernest Hemmingway When you break up from a relationship, whether it is long-term or short-term, chances are that your emotions will feel raw for a while. Perhaps you thought that this person was
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The Neuroscience of Addiction: Unravelling The Brain’s Reward System Addiction is a complex phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterised by compulsive drug-seeking behaviour, even in the face of negative consequences (Nesler et al., 2005). According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and
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Understanding the link between Childhood Trauma and Adult Addictions Childhood trauma can be defined as serious Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in which children experience a range of experiences that classify as psychological trauma including neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and physical abuse (Lupien et al., 2009). It is widely embedded in psychological literature that
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