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In spring of 2022, a story about Akihoko Kondo, a man who unofficially married a hologram of a fictional character, appeared in the New York Times. As the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In 1979, Eija-Riitta Eklöf, who was in love with structures, married the Berlin Wall. Yes, a wall. Eklöf made the case that objectophilia, the sexual or
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Love can feel powerful and all-consuming, especially in the early stages of a relationship. Sometimes these feelings can be thrilling and fun—but
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You come out of a trance of mindlessly reading through social media posts and realize that hours have passed. Even worse, now you feel extremely anxious
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you frequent social media, you may have seen TikToks or Instagram Reels where people share their extensive hygiene routines. They’ll slather on various
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
When you think of emotional immaturity, you might call to mind examples of teens feeling they have license to express themselves in any way they choose,
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
As you go through life, your brain is constantly taking in and processing information. Every day, every minute, every second. And every day, every minute,
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
There’s the anxiety you feel because something stressful is actually happening and then there’s anxiety you feel because something might, potentially,
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s hard to deny that our phones have become a huge part of daily life. Those little rectangular screens support everything from our communication and
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Everyone feels unmotivated from time to time. It might manifest as a feeling of “I just don’t want to do anything,” or “Nothing I do interests me,” or “I
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Binge eating disorder (BED), one of the most common eating disorders, is characterized by episodes of urges to eat large amounts of food in a short period
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Are you crushing on your favorite singer to the point where you fantasize about being in a relationship with them? Or, is there an actress or influencer
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Twitching. Excessive blinking. Persistent throat clearing. These can all be considered tics, or sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that your body
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you rock back and forth or flap your hands when feeling anxious? Do you have trouble forming and maintaining relationships? Or are you experiencing an
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
The 1998 film The Truman Show follows Truman Burbank, a man played by Jim Carrey whose entire life is filmed and broadcast to the world without his
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
“I have a crush on Alex. Initially, I enjoyed getting to know him, but as time went on, I couldn’t think about anything but Alex. I started checking his
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
“Did I remember to lock the door or will someone break in and hurt my family?” “If I keep my bedroom door shut when I am asleep, how will I hear the sound
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Have you ever had a crush on someone that was so intense and massive it was hard to think about anything else? Did you daydream about that person all day
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Every relationship has complexities. No matter how much you love someone and how happy you are to be in a relationship with them, you both are two
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
First date jitters are common, even for the most seasoned daters. You’re meeting up with a new person who could potentially become a huge part of your
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC