Dr. Sanul Corrielus

Our busy lives are not allowing us to eat freely. We find ourselves eating in the car on the way to work, at the desk in front of the computer screen, or on the sofa in front of our TV. Other than this, we often eat to satisfy emotional needs, relieve stress, or cope with […]

What is Autism? Autism, also known as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability. People with autism are not good at communication skills. They go through behavoiral challenges and have trouble understanding what the other person is feeling or is trying to convey. It is considered a lifelong disability, and the level of

Cyclothymia, also known as a cyclothymic disorder, is a rare mood disorder. It causes mood swings between short periods of mild depression and hypomania, an elevated mood. Though the symptoms seem similar to that of bipolar disorder, they’re not as extreme as those in manic depression. Cyclothymia involves periods of significantly up and down movement

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