MENTAL HEALTH IN THE HEART OF MAUN

💭 “I always choose the wrong person,” “I’ll surely ruin this relationship,” “I don’t deserve love.” If these thoughts cross your mind, you may be engaging in self-sabotage in choosing a partner . This happens when, consciously or unconsciously, we make decisions that push us away from the love we truly desire. 🔎 How Does Self-Sabotage in Love Manifest? 🔹 Fear of commitment: You find flaws in every person you meet or back away when things get serious. 🔹 Choosing the wrong partners: You’re drawn to emotionally unavailable people or those who reinforce negative beliefs about love. 🔹 Insecurity and distrust: You feel unworthy, constantly doubt yourself, and create unnecessary conflicts. 🔹 Constant comparisons: You idealize past relationships or expect perfection in your current one. 🔹 Unconscious self-sabotage: You cancel dates, avoid emotional openness, or create conflicts without reason. 💡 Why Do We Self-Sabotage? Self-sabotage can stem from past experiences, fear ...

Life sometimes throws us unexpected curveballs, and when depression hits, it may seem like the only escape is through something that offers quick relief, like alcohol or drugs. But did you know that this "escape" often ends up making things worse? Today, let's talk about how depression and addictions are connected and what we can do to break that vicious cycle. 🤔 What’s Behind This Connection? When you're feeling depressed, it's easy to fall into the trap of seeking comfort in substances that might initially seem like a solution. However, using alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behaviors not only worsens depression but also creates a dependence that's hard to break. It's a dangerous cycle: you feel bad, you turn to a substance to feel better, but in the long run, this only intensifies the depression. Why? Because addictive substances directly affect the brain, altering its chemistry and reinforcing negative thought and behavior patterns. In the ...

When we hear the word "addiction," we often associate it with substances like alcohol or drugs. However, there are non-substance addictions , also known as behavioral addictions , which can be just as destructive to a person's life. In this article, we will explore some of the most common behavioral addictions, as well as others that are less known, to understand how they can affect our mental health and well-being. 😮👇 🎰 Gambling Addiction (Ludopathy) Gambling addiction , or ludopathy , is an addiction where a person feels an uncontrollable need to gamble, despite the negative financial and emotional consequences. Those affected often experience temporary euphoria while gambling, but over time they may lose large sums of money, personal relationships, and their mental stability. 🛍️ Shopping Addiction Shopping addiction , or oniomania , is another type of behavioral addiction. People who suffer from this addiction find temporary satisfaction in purchasing items they of...