Category psychology

Generality Ablutophobia is the fear of washing, bathing or coming into contact with personal hygiene products. This psychological disorder - relatively rare but serious - appears to be more prevalent in women and children. The ablutophobia causes great discomfort to the person who suffers from it and can develop into an anxiety disorder

Generality Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder triggered by open spaces or very crowded places. From the clinical point of view, the subject who suffers from it is assailed by a feeling of anguish, strong discomfort, when he finds himself in unfamiliar situations, able to give the impression of not having easy escape routes and where no one could help

See also: Panic attack and agoraphobia These two disorders can be present together or in isolation. Panic attack Panic disorder has a prevalence of 1-5% over the lifetime, and affects women more than men 2-3 times. Onset of the disease generally occurs in young adults (average age 25 years). People affected by separation or divorce are more affected

By Dr. Francesca Fanolla Anorexia (from the Greek ανορεξία: anorexía , comp. Of an -priv. And órexis: 'appetite' ), is scientifically defined as the lack or voluntary reduction of appetite, as well as bulimia (from the Greek boulimía , comp. of bôus 'bue' and limós 'fame ': owner 'ox hunger' consists in the opposite disorder, that is a compulsive need to take disproportionate amounts of food, often eliminated through self-induced vomiting. Scientific

Generality The term anxiety derives from the Latin angĕre, which means to tighten, and it is an affection, however unpleasant, commonly found in various moments and situations of human life. It is important to establish the boundaries between normal (physiological) and pathological anxiety. Anxiety: Normality or Pathology?

By Dr. Maurizio Capezzuto - www.psicologodiroma.com - The interest in Anxiety and Panic Disorders has increased considerably in recent years, as these seem to be the main reasons for specialist consultation in the field of psychological problems. But what is an anxiety disorder? Like all emotions, even anxiety is not dysfunctional in itself but, on the contrary, it is indispensable for survival, as it signals the subjective perception of an imminent threat to important objectives that we want to pursue or for our physical safety

By Dr. Maurizio Capezzuto - www.psicologodiroma.com - What is the Panic Attack? A bolt from the blue. Suddenly and, for no apparent reason, a hurricane of sensations is unleashed: galloping palpitations, with the heart beating wildly, tremors, dyspnea, feeling of suffocation, pain in the chest, tingling or numbness in some body district, cold sweats, chills, hot flushes, dizziness, nausea, feeling of emptiness in the head and heel, sense of fainting, derealization (ie: sense of loss of contact with reality), depersonalization (ie: sense of loss of contact with oneself), fear of losing control o

Generality Atelophobia is a psychological disorder characterized by fear of imperfections , in any area of ​​daily life (physical appearance, interpersonal relationships, school or work activity, ideas and beliefs). This translates into a constant sense of inadequacy that leads to a continuous and exhausting search for perfection . Su

By Dr. Stefano Casali What is Burn-Out? Some authors identify it with the specific work stress of helping professions , others state that burn-out differs from stress due to depersonalization, which it gives rise to, which is characterized by an attitude of indifference, malevolence and cynicism towards the recipients of own working activity (AA

Edited by Fabio Grossi Similar topics: Graphology and Personal Trainer The ever more advanced technology and above all the advent and diffusion of personal computers in every corner of the world have made sure that the pen is almost no longer used. Even in schools the "beautiful calligraphy" is disappearing, although this aspect represents a very valid means of expression of our personality and our humanity