In many traditional, kinship-based societies, the adventure of identity and personal belonging is like a complex and delicate game: a place where being part of the group strengthens a person, but sometimes comes at the cost of wearing away the corners of one’s authentic self. In such environments, the need for “belonging” and the desire…
Many of us have experienced, often unintentionally, denying certain realities of life: wounds we ignore, desires we don’t accept, or unresolved knots that linger. But did you know that these denied aspects of the mind, sooner or later, reappear as fate or as unwanted repetitive patterns in our lives? This bitter but enlightening fact is…
Introduction Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most common and impactful mental illnesses, severely diminishing quality of life for both sufferers and those around them. This disorder poses challenges not only for individuals but also for families, healthcare systems, and even workplaces. In recent years, with the adoption of scientific approaches, evidence-based strategies, and…