Psychosomatische Erkrankungen und das Herz-Kreislauf-System – eine psychoanalytische Perspektive
Das Herz ist nicht nur ein biologisches Organ, sondern seit jeher auch ein Symbol für das Seelische: für Liebe, Lebenskraft, Verletzlichkeit und Tod. Erkrankungen des...
The Mask of Seduction: Histrionic Personality and the Illusion of Fooling the Analyst
One of the paradoxes of psychoanalysis lies in the encounter with patients who appear to “outplay” the analytic setting. Among these, individuals with histrionic personality...
The Art of the Con: Psychoanalytic Reflections on Deception and Self-Deception
We tend to think of “conning” as something that happens out in the world—a trickster on the street, a scam in our inbox. But deception...
The Unbearable Reflection: Psychoanalytic Thoughts on Avoiding Mirrors
Most of us glance at the mirror in passing—straighten our hair, check our collar, move on. But for some, the mirror is not a neutral...
The Empty Plate: Why Some of Us Can’t Leave a Crumb Behind
“Finish your plate.” Many of us grew up hearing these words at the family table. For some, it was a gentle encouragement not to waste...
Love at the Table: Eating Disorders, Veganism, Carnivore, and the Drama of Relationships
When two people sit down to eat together, more than food is on the table. Meals are rituals of intimacy, belonging, and recognition. They can...
Between Flesh and Leaf: Why Our Diets Speak the Language of the Unconscious
When people argue about food—whether plants or meat should rule the plate—it often sounds like a clash of facts: health, environment, ethics. But beneath the...
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...