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Hoarding behavior, often depicted in media as extreme clutter and an inability to discard items, is more than just a habit of collecting. It’s a complex psychological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding the psychological reasons behind hoarding behavior can help in developing effective treatments and support mechanisms for those affected.

The psychology behind hoarding behavior

Sometimes, our family's behavior can stress us out, causing us to be anxious and upset. Interacting with your family can be difficult at times. There are different personalities to deal with, past hurts to navigate, and favoritism amongst micro-groups in your family, which can make navigating family dynamics stressful and anxiety-inducing. According to the associate therapist at Bloom Psychology & Wellness, Dominique Mortier, “It can be challenging to distinguish which emotions are ours versus someone else’s, especially regarding family. We grow up adopting our family’s values and beliefs, but this changes when we arrive at an age where we can question how we resonate with values and beliefs,” she says.

7 Signs Your Family Is Giving You Anxiety And Ways To Alleviate It

Relationships are a two-way street in all aspects. While partners do cover for each other every now and then, there still needs to be a certain level of balance. Over the past few decades, the institution of marriage in the United States has seen a significant decline of about 60% since the 1970s, reports CNBC. While there are various factors contributing to this trend, content creator Katie Hanlon—who goes by @thekatiehanlon on TikTok—has mentioned some less-discussed yet crucial factors that can often lead to relationship breakdowns.

Woman explains how marriages are ending because of the inability of men to talk about emotions

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Do you ever feel like you’ve been put on pause?

A therapist’s explanation of stress resonated with TikTok users after a patient shared their wise words in a recent post on the app.

“My therapist told me,” the user wrote in a recent text-based video with 2.7 million views. “The reason you are in bed rotting each day, won’t text people back and won’t leave the house is because you are stuck in ‘functional freeze’ after living with such extreme stress that your brain feels disassociated from your body, so even the simplest of tasks now feel overwhelming.”



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What is ‘functional freeze’? Therapist explains why you’re overwhelmed by everyday tasks

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Freud explained why he believed men leave good women. Sigmund Freud was an Austrian psychiatrist known as the founder of the psychoanalytic school. He is considered one of the most influential, but also most controversial, scientists of the 20th century.

Why a husband leaves a wife who is good in every sense: 3 thoughts of Sigmund Freud

Relationships require us to learn new ways of collaborating, communicating, self-reflecting, and of course, growing. If you want to be in a relationship with another person, you have to expand. If you want to be in a conscious relationship, you need to centralize the relationship. Centralizing the relationship often means decentralizing yourself, which can be challenging.

Want A Lasting Relationship? Start Doing This, A Couples Therapist Says

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental condition distinguished by two specific symptoms: compulsive behaviors and obsessive thoughts. Moreover, people diagnosed with this mental condition share either one or both symptoms. Not only that, but these symptoms must cause distress or significant impairment that disrupts their lives.

Hoarding OCD: Examining the Facts

There's a lot we get wrong about intrusive thoughts. Although they're sometimes mistaken as unusual ideas or embarrassing opinions, intrusive thoughts are more than unconventional — they're completely unwanted. Rather than normal anxiety about school, finances, or relationships, these thoughts are disturbing, unsettling, and can cause significant distress (the idea that you may lose a child or run your car off the road, for instance). If you deal with intrusive thoughts occasionally or frequently, it's important to know that you're not alone. "Perhaps the most significant step of coping with intrusive thoughts is knowing that everyone has them, and it's completely normal," says Sanam Hafeez, PsyD. "It's how you manage and get past them that can determine your attachment to them."

Therapists Share Their Tips For Coping With Intrusive Thoughts

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With the number of Americans over age 65 expected to skyrocket in the coming decades, two gerontologists share top tips for how aging adults can stay healthy and energized.

11 tips for adults age 65 and over to ‘live well’ over time, according to gerontologists

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ATHENS, Ga. — It sounds like science fiction: a simple supplement that can help override your genetic programming. Yet a new study from the University of Georgia suggests this might not be far from reality. Their research indicates that fish oil could help millions of people swim against the tide of their cholesterol-raising genes.

Fish oil may rewrite genetic destiny for people prone to high cholesterol

Everyone needs a bit of resilience at some point in their lives. You might need to bounce back from a tough breakup, learn a seemingly impossible skill at work or recover from a surgery. No matter the form, adversity requires mental toughness and self-reassurance to overcome it successfully. Some people...

3 common phrases mentally resilient people never use, from psychologists and an executive coach

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Uncover the causes behind them, the most common occurrences and how you can prevent them from happening

Can’t Turn Your Brain Off at Night? Experts Reveal Stress Dreams May Be the Reason You Aren’t Sleeping

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez revealed she was seven months pregnant in an Instagram post after competing in the women’s individual saber competition at the Paris Olympics. “What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor, and my yet-to-come to our world, little baby!”

Training for two: Olympians challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant

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Parents know that moving at any age can be majorly stressful. Whether you’re worried about packing your life into boxes or making new friends in a new place, it can certainly take a mental toll on both you and your kids. But a new study suggests that kids who move during their childhood may bare some profound effects.

Moving A Lot During Childhood Could Increase Risk Of Depression Later In Life

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you're sensing, thinking, and feeling in the present moment. The...

Meditation And Mindfulness Have a Dark Side That We Don't Talk About

When the COVID-19 virus invaded the world, everything about it was mysterious and imminently threatening. Many questions about the virus have been answered, but there are still more questions than answers. One of the most significant and elusive questions has been why some people got COVID-19, some of them multiple...

Why did some people get COVID-19 while others didn’t?

Sleep divorce might sound like a dramatic term, but it's simply when couples choose to sleep in separate beds or rooms to improve their rest. This practice is becoming more common, with many finding it beneficial for their health and relationship. Why? Because quality sleep is crucial for overall well-being. Snoring, different schedules, or restless movements can disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue and irritability. By opting for separate sleeping arrangements, couples often report better sleep and less conflict. Curious about the benefits and how it works? Let's dive into 23 facts about sleep divorce that might surprise you.

23 Facts About Sleep Divorce

It can feel like an endless battle to keep your pool sparkling clean. Despite your best efforts, the water may still be murky, or the cost of a weekly pool service is starting to add up. Enter the automatic pool vacuum, a device that’s a game-changer for many DIY enthusiasts. When choosing a pool vacuum, consider the type (suction-side, pressure-side, or robotic), how well it matches your pool’s size and surface, how well it handles debris, and any extra features like remote controls or programmable schedules.

Top 6 Pool Vacuums To Keep Water Sparkling, According To Experts

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When his sister died, he tried wellness hacks like cold plunges to deal with the grief. But when he focused on his job, he finally felt present again.

When my sister died, I focused on improving my work life. It helped me stay present and deal with my grief.

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How to know when it’s time to start therapy

People go to therapy for many reasons. A challenging life event, trauma, volatile emotions, relationship problems, poor mental health: all can prompt someone to seek it...

How to know when it’s time to start therapy

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