The Silent Suffering of International Students
They arrive with ambition, resilience, and often a quiet sense of pride. International students are among the most courageous members of the global academic community....
How Childhood Perfectionism Leads to Adult Burnout
Burnout is often framed as a byproduct of overwork, poor boundaries, or modern work culture. And while these are valid contributors, they rarely tell the...
Understanding Eating Disorders Beyond Behavior
Much of the public discourse around eating disorders focuses on behavior: restricting, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise. While these actions are visible and often distressing, they...
The Body as Mirror: A Psychoanalytic View on Body Image
In a culture that prizes appearance, optimization, and self-control, our relationship with the body is rarely neutral. For many, body image is not merely about...
Expat Anxiety: When Success Abroad Feels Like Failure Inside
Living and working abroad is often framed as a triumph—a bold leap into opportunity, career advancement, and personal growth. For many expatriates, the outward signs...
Why High-Achievers Struggle with Food: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
In a culture that celebrates perfection, control, and productivity, high achievement is often seen as the ultimate success. Yet, beneath the polished surface of many...
The Battle of the Unfinished Plate and the Overstuffed Pantry: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Food Consumption and the Fear of Wasting
Food waste and overconsumption are two paradoxical behaviors that plague modern society. On one hand, there are those who habitually purchase excessive amounts of food,...
Anorexia Nervosa und Bulimie in der psychotherapeutischen Praxis: Verantwortung, Kooperation und therapeutische Grenzen
Essstörungen wie Anorexia nervosa und Bulimia nervosa stellen in der psychotherapeutischen Praxis besondere Herausforderungen dar. Insbesondere für Therapeut:innen in privater Niederlassung ist es wichtig, ihre...
The Silent Storm: Unpacking the Psychological Links Between High Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Eating Disorders
High blood pressure, obesity, and eating disorders—three seemingly disparate health issues—are often treated separately in medical contexts. However, when examined through a psychological lens, the...
The Fear of Being Forgotten: Love Bombing, Attachment, and the Shifting Dynamics in Relationships
Relationships are complex, filled with a mix of love, desire, fear, and sometimes, unspoken insecurities. One of the deepest fears many of us carry is...