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Inferiority Complexes: Causes, Treatment & Help

The term inferiority complex was adopted from literature by Alfred Adler and today describes serious psychological problems. Unfortunately often used as a prejudice, complexes are a mental disorder in which the sufferer feels inferior and inadequate. Therapy is provided with psychotherapeutic intervention. What are inferiority complexes? Individuals burdened with feelings of inferiority suffer from a … Inferiority Complexes: Causes, Treatment & Help

Narcissism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Narcissistic personality disorder, or narcissism, is one of the mental disorders associated with a particularly strong and non-adaptive personality. The narcissist appears very self-absorbed, but in fact has a very low self-esteem and is always looking for recognition. What is narcissism? The personality disorder was named after the legend of Narcissus, who is so in … Narcissism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Psychophysiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

In most cases, psychological problems have an influence on physical processes and can manifest themselves as physical complaints. Psychophysiology deals with these interrelationships. What is psychophysiology? Psychophysiology is a field of work that studies the effects of mental, psychological processes on bodily functions. Psychophysiology is a field of work that explores the effects of mental, … Psychophysiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Therapy of agoraphobia

This is the continuation of the topic ́s Agoraphobia, general information on the topic is available at Agoraphobia Introduction People suffering from an anxiety disorder should deal with their illness, i.e. the causes, symptoms and consequences. As with all other anxiety disorders, the first step of a successful therapy is to admit the fear to … Therapy of agoraphobia

Confrontation therapy | Therapy of agoraphobia

Confrontation therapy Within behavioral therapy, confrontation with anxiety-inducing situations has proven to be a successful method for losing the fear of situations or objects. The affected person consciously seeks out the situations (often accompanied by the therapist) that he or she has avoided in the past or only sought out with great fear. The aim … Confrontation therapy | Therapy of agoraphobia

Persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASS)

Synonyms Pain disorder, psychalgia English term: pain disorder, somatoform pain disorderA persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASD) is a disorder characterized by persistent severe pain without somatic (physical) cause, so that psychological causes are regarded as triggers (emotional conflicts, psychosocial problems). A variety of causes can cause a persistent somatoform pain disorder. Accordingly, it is less … Persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASS)

Endorphins: Function & Diseases

Endorphins are opioid peptides synthesized by the body itself, which have an influence on the sensation of pain and hunger and can very likely also trigger euphoria. It is certain that endorphins are released by the pituitary and hypothalamus in painful emergency situations and, for example, during endurance sports at peak performance. It is very … Endorphins: Function & Diseases

Hospitalism

Synonyms in a broader sense Deprivation syndrome Hospitalization syndrome Kaspar Hauser Syndrome Anaclitic Depression Hospitalism is the totality of the psychological and physical negative consequences that a deprivation of care and stimuli (= deprivation) can have on a patient. These typically occur in children who are still in an important phase of their physical, emotional … Hospitalism

Forensic Psychiatry: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Forensic psychiatry is a subspecialty and specialty of psychiatry and psychotherapy. Forensic psychiatry is perceived by the general public primarily through the state-run therapeutic facilities of the Maßregelvollzugs for mentally ill offenders, which exist in every German state. Placement in a forensic facility occurs after a criminal offense at the request of the public prosecutor’s … Forensic Psychiatry: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Psychoanalysis: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Psychoanalysis is a psychotherapy and also a psychological theory. It was founded by Sigmund Freud and is the forerunner of depth psychology. What is psychoanalysis? Psychoanalysis is a psychotherapy and also a psychological theory. It was founded by Sigmund Freud and is the forerunner of depth psychology. Psychoanalysis can be divided into three areas. From … Psychoanalysis: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy (PITT), according to German psychoanalyst Luise Reddemann, is primarily designed to treat people with complex trauma sequelae. It is based on psychoanalytic concepts. Since 1985, PITT has emerged as a procedure in which therapists take an accompanying role, primarily to develop and promote the patient’s abilities for self-acceptance, self-soothing, and self-consolation. … Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Fear of flying

Synonyms Aerophobia, Aviophobia, Aeroneurosis Symptoms In addition to the symptoms of specific anxiety (link), the following symptoms in particular occur in about 1/3 of all persons affected by the fear of flying: The fear of flying can manifest itself on different levels: Even before a person suffering from fear of flying is in the aircraft, … Fear of flying