Dr. Sanul Corrielus

When faced with uncertainty, it is natural to seek some reassurance. Reassurance can aid in relieving apprehension, assuaging apprehension, consolidating a plan of action, or directing a decision. People with sticky minds, on the other hand, can fall into what we call Reassurance Traps, where they are unable to accept uncertainties in certain situations. This […]

When it comes to the brain, a broken heart can be no different than a broken arm. Anyone who has been through a high school gym class knows the anxiety of being selected last for the dodge soccer team. The same hurt feelings arise when you get kicked out of lunch with a coworker, don’t

In the context of mood or behavior disorders, attachment anxiety is a condition that prevents a person from forming and maintaining relationships. These disorders often develop during childhood. They can arise when a child is incapable of having a consistent emotional connection with a parent or primary caregiver. There is no official diagnosis of reactive attachment

Do you ever find yourself digging a tub of ice cream or hogging your favorite junk food when you’re at your lowest? Do you run straight to your kitchen to hunt for your next munching session or order your food no matter what the clock says? If you exhibit these signs, you’re into emotional eating.

When dealing with difficult people, it is hard to just “grin and pass”. An unpleasant interaction can linger in your mind, even when you’re out of the situation. Suppressing that irritation can start to take a toll on your mental health. Generally at work, we have to be around these difficult people regardless of our

The terms Depersonalization and Derealization Disorder refers to dissociative conditions in which you feel detached from your body or its processes. You may feel that you are an observer of your life (depersonalization) or that you are not connected to your surroundings, often accompanied by feelings of loneliness (derealization). The condition is often caused by

Fear of abandonment means the overwhelming worry that people that are close to you will leave you. Anyone can develop this fear of abandonment. It can be deeply rooted in a traumatic experience from the past or a distressing relationship in adulthood. If you have a fear of abandonment, it can be almost impossible to

Do you feel dizziness and a racing heart whenever you suddenly stand up? Does it make your vision blurry? Well, you are not alone in this situation — and no it doesn’t always indicate a lack of iron in your system. Well, this condition usually occurs when you’re sitting or laying down. Most of your

Every day at all times, each one of us constantly observes some kind of emotions. Either negative or positive — emotions are a huge factor affecting our lives. We all feel different things throughout the day, but for some individuals, it turns out to be difficult to cope with their emotions on a regular basis.

When something goes off-base, do you tend to bounce back or drop apart? When you’ve got resilience — you tackle all the subject factors quite confidently. You can recover from difficulty or challenge — such as a work misfortune, a sickness, a major disaster, or the passing of a loved one. Resilience won’t make your