Tag: negative emotion

  • HOW DOES SOCIAL ANXIETY AFFECT ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS?

    HOW DOES SOCIAL ANXIETY AFFECT ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS?

    The ability to express one’s emotions has been associated with decreased physiological tension, increased well-being, and improved goal-attainment. In intimate relationships, expressing and sharing emotions plays a crucial role in fostering social support from one’s partner, particularly during times of distress, while also nurturing the maintenance of intimacy. SOCIAL ANXIETY AND EMOTION EXPRESSION Socially anxious…

  • IS HOARDING A SIGN OF ANXIETY?

    IS HOARDING A SIGN OF ANXIETY?

    Hoarding represents a severe form of psychopathology that is often seen in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A hoarder typically acquires a large amount of material possessions and fails to discard any, leading to debilitating clutter, impairment and distress. In addition, they often demonstrate low insight into their problem and show poor decision-making skills. DISTRESS…