Category: biopsychology
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Coping Techniques for Sensory Sensitivity in BPD
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often face emotional and sensory overwhelm, leading to heightened sensitivity to stimuli. Understanding triggers and utilizing coping strategies can help manage meltdowns and improve emotional regulation. Compassionate support is essential.
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Unlocking the Thrill: Understanding Your Adrenaline Cravings
There’s something oddly satisfying about feeling your heart race—but when it’s on your terms. Whether it’s from an intense workout, a horror movie, or the exhilarating drop of a roller coaster, that rush of adrenaline feels different when you’re the one in control. But what…
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Can THC Boost Intelligence? Debunking Myths and Facts
Does THC unlock hidden intelligence or simply enhance access to our innate intellect? Discover the science behind THC’s interaction with brain chemistry, genetics, and individual neurobiology, and learn how it can impact cognitive function and well-being. Dive into research on how THC influences creativity, introspection,…
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Understanding Stress and Authenticity
Stress often forces us to shed the masks we wear, leaving behind the unfiltered, raw versions of ourselves. But what emerges in these moments? Are we witnessing our authentic selves, or is stress distorting who we truly are? This blog explores how stress influences personality,…
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Priming the Mind for Creative Outpour: How to Set the Stage for Creative Success
Creativity can feel like magic—sudden bursts of glorious inspiration that seem to come out of nowhere. But what if you could actually invite that magic? For many, setting the stage for creativty through simple rituals like reading, journaling, or even taking a moment for self-care…
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Why Do We Keep Doing Things We Hate? A Look at Addiction and the Brain’s Betrayal
Why do we keep doing things we hate—like speeding when we can’t afford a ticket or finishing a bag of unsatisfying gummy candies? In “Why Do We Keep Doing Things We Hate? A Look at Addiction and the Brain’s Betrayal,” Shannon Bussnick, LSW, explores how…
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Vienna Lane 