The Ethics of Tammy Jung: When Food and Sex Combine

In a time where adult babies, foot worship, cross-dressing, and BDSM are common in the world of fetishism, the spectrum of eroticism continues to grow even with food. Many of us are aware that foods such as pineapple, shellfish, and…

They’re Not Just Shy: Avoidant Personality Disorder

“It is very possible to suffer silently with an intense fear of rejection, closeness or social situations but still soldier on, essentially unimpaired on the outside, but miserable on the inside.”

Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorders: An Overview

By Vidya Koesmahargyo

Personality disorders (PD) can be generalized into three clusters of patterns of thinking and behavior. Cluster A personality disorders are characterized by odd, eccentric…

Schizotypal Personality Disorder and Socialization

By Vidya Koesmahargyo

Schizotypal personality disorder (StPD) is characterized by acute discomfort or reduced capacity for close relationships, as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities…

Suffering in Silence

It has been known in the psychological community for years that not all cases of depression are the same. Each individual presents different symptoms, and experiences the illness in their own unique way. However, something that is not often considered with regards to depression treatment and…

Obesity: Mental Disorder or Not?

Obesity refers to an excess of body fat that results from the long-term surplus of energy intake relative to energy expenditure (Galgani, 2008). The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) states that obesity is not regarded as a…

A Window into Depression

Depression, like many mental disorders, varies with each individual. In order to create an effective treatment plan, each person’s situation and condition must be taken into consideration. My grandmother, who wishes to remain anonymous, was formally diagnosed with depression ten years…