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Why do we have the need to fill the void? - A neuropsychological perspective of consumerism in eating disorders.
It is inevitable that we live in a world of extremes as well as abundance. When it comes to what we are exposed to through the Internet, a hidden message is passed on to us that we need more. More clothes, food, everything. This illustrates that there is a void that no amount of goods can fill, even though we have much more than we did in the previous decades. Psychology as well as neuroscience reveals that this is not just a simple mishap and it is the way it is for a specif

Klaudia Aksiucik
Oct 27


The urge to disappear: How travel becomes an escape from daily roles
When familiar places become a prison rather than a pleasure Home is supposed to be a place of genuine comfort, but why has it been assumed it is more like a mirror of everything that we are expected to be? We may be illustrated as the emotionally intelligent human beings who listen and soothe. The reliable friend who always shows up, or maybe even the disappointment who never quite measures up despite doing everything that can be done, but still somehow is not enough. These r

Klaudia Aksiucik
Jun 24


Lost in translation: The psychological effects of language barriers and how it affects the human mind
Language is simply more than just a principal method of human communication - it is the genuine key to understanding culture, building relationships and expressing identity. It is one of the most crucial facets when it comes to shaping our thinking, feelings and interactions. Frankly, there is no getting away from the fact that it is both a bridge and a barrier. Although I personally haven’t struggled with language barriers to a significant extent, I have seen the sufferingÂ

Klaudia Aksiucik
May 30


Why do we identify with movie characters?
Movies are simply more than just entertainment - they have the genuine power to make us laugh, cry, but most of all, feel deeply connected to fictional characters. Whether it’s a hero overcoming obstacles, struggling with a heartbreak, or even an outcast finding it hard to fit in with their peers, we may start imagining ourselves in their shoes. But have we ever wondered, ‘Why does this occur? How on earth do I feel sad while watching my absolute favourite series, even when

Klaudia Aksiucik
Mar 21
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