Disorders and Symptomatology

narcissistic personality

Coping with narcissistic personality disorder: The importance of self-awareness

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Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Narcissistic Personality DisorderDifferentiating normal narcissism from the disorderCauses of narcissistic personality disorderChildhood effects on narcissismTreatments for narcissistic disorderImproving relationships through therapyDaily Habits for Managing NarcissismThe…

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a complex mental health disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors. It disrupts daily life, causing significant discomfort. This article explores the symptoms…

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Schizoid disorder

Schizoid disorder

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Table of Contents Toggle The complexities of schizoid disorderRecognizing the symptoms and diagnosing schizoid disorderThe daily difficultiesCoping strategies for schizoid disorderSupport systems: The important role of loved onesTreatment options for…

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symptoms of depression

How to recognize the symptoms of depression

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Symptoms of depression Distinguishing depression from simple sadness is crucial, as it includes persistent feelings of hopelessness, disinterest in activities that were once enjoyable, chronic fatigue, change in appetite, and…

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Symptoms of Anxiety

Recognizing the Symptoms of Anxiety

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Recognizing the Symptoms of Anxiety: Your Guide to Mental Health Table of Contents Toggle Recognizing the Symptoms of Anxiety: Your Guide to Mental HealthPhysical symptoms of stressEmotional symptoms of anxietyAnxiety…

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Understanding stress

Understanding stress: A psychological approach

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Stress is a widespread and complex phenomenon that affects people every day. To understand its origin and manage it, a psychological approach is necessary. This approach involves exploring stress and…

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Depersonalization and derealization

Depersonalization and derealization

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What is depersonalization? Depersonalization is a psychological phenomenon in which the person himself feels disconnected or alienated from himself, his body or his environment. People who experience depersonalization often report…

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Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania

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What is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by the pulling of hair from various parts of the body and affects many people worldwide. It can have a significant impact…

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Generalised anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder: the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder can be read a little further down, as well as you can watch the video on defense mechanisms to understand even…

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Panic Crisis

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Panic Crisis In recent years, the phenomenon of “Panic Crisis” has attracted attention from various fields, including psychologists, economists, and sociologists. This concept refers to a situation where individuals or…

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Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms Psychotherapy

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Major depressive disorder Major depressive disorder (MDD), a widespread and debilitating mental health condition, has garnered considerable attention from researchers, clinicians and the general public. Characterized by persistent feelings of…

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Personality disorders treatment

Personality disorders treatment

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Personality disorder Personality disorders, a complex and often misunderstood category of mental health conditions, have long been the subject of debate in the field of psychology. These persistent patterns of…

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Melancholic Symptoms

Melancholic Symptoms Psychotherapy

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Table of Contents Toggle The definition of MelancholyCauses of MelancholyDifferent types of PsychotherapyInterpersonal Therapy (Ipt)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Dbt)Group therapyPsychodynamic TherapyArt and Music TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Emdr)HypnotherapyBenefits of Psychotherapy…

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Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder

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Table of Contents Toggle What is Bipolar Disorder?Diagnosis of Bipolar DisorderTreatment options for bipolar disorderMedications to treat bipolar disorderComplementary and alternative therapies for bipolar disorderThe role of therapy in the…

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Anxiety For No Reason Repressed Feelings Psychotherapy

Anxiety For No Reason Repressed Feelings Psychotherapy 640 430 Paterakis Michalis

Diagnostic criteria of generalized anxiety disorder Excessive anxiety and worry (fearful anticipation) occurring most days of a period of at least 6 months, about a range of events or activities…

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Anorexia Nervosa or Psychogenic Anorexia Symptoms Psychotherapy

Anorexia Nervosa or Psychogenic Anorexia Symptoms Psychotherapy 780 405 Paterakis Michalis

Anorexia Nervosa or Psychogenic Anorexia Symptoms Psychotherapy: It is a disorder that mainly affects women. It has psychological causes and can be life-threatening. Let’s look at the symptoms first. Anorexia…

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Social Phobia Symptoms Psychotherapy

Social Phobia Symptoms Psychotherapy

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Social phobia is a type of phobia like all other types with the difference that it refers to the social part of life. That is, to the most essential. In…

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Specific Phobia Symptoms Psychotherapy

Specific Phobia Symptoms Psychotherapy

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Specific Phobia Symptoms Psychotherapy: Marked and persistent fear that is excessive or irrational, triggered by the presence or anticipation of the presence of a specific object or situation (eg air…

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Dysthymia

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Dysthymia – Dysthymic Disorder Mood Disorder Symptoms Psychotherapy Decreased appetite or overeating Insomnia or hypersomnia Low energy or fatigue Low self-esteem Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions Feelings of hopelessness…

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Manic Episode Symptoms Psychotherapy

Manic Episode Symptoms Psychotherapy

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Manic Episode Symptoms Psychotherapy Inflated self-esteem or sense of grandeur Reduced need for sleep Greater talkativeness than usual or pressure to keep talking Flight of ideas or a subjective feeling…

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    Πατεράκης Μιχάλης
    Ψυχολόγος Αθήνα
    Κολωνάκι

    Ψυχοθεραπευτής


      PATERAKIS MIXALIS
      Psychologist Athens
      Kolonaki

      Psychotherapist