https://www.psychemed.eu2026-04-22 09:25:00https://www.psychemed.eu/our-latest-articles/de-struggles-of-recognizing-borderline-personality-disorder-bpdThere are many misconceptions about borderline. First of all, 'the Borderliner' does not exist; there are different degrees, and it occurs in both sexes. People often tend to label difficult women as Borderliners, just as difficult men in a relationship are often labeled as narcissistic. This generalization causes some people to be saddled with a stigma, when they are merely clear, dominant, contrary, or explosive. So where exactly does the boundary lie between a mental disorder and a sexual orientation or character trait?2025-06-01 12:30:00https://www.psychemed.eu/our-latest-articles/how-to-say-no-tips-to-increase-your-assertivenessSorry, but no.' A simple sentence, but oh so difficult to say. Many people are raised with the idea that you have to be nice, say yes when someone asks for something and adapt to others. While saying no can save us so much, like a lot of time. This is how you turn polite refusal into a pleasant habit2025-04-09 12:54:00https://www.psychemed.eu/our-latest-articles/diagnosed-as-an-adultAcross all age demographics, there has been a consistent and noteworthy upward trend in the identification of neurodevelopmental conditions, encompassing disorders such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), over the past several decades. This gradual increase has been punctuated by a particularly pronounced surge in recent years, a phenomenon especially conspicuous within the adult population.2024-09-10 09:01:00https://www.psychemed.eu/our-latest-articles/brainWe want to avoid pain at all costs. That is why there are so many different painkillers, but there are also other solutions than pills. For example, mindfulness meditation seems to help particularly well. And not as a placebo effect, as was always thought. Can you learn Mindfulness? For sure, it's about observing our thoughts and surroundings without judgment. You go in your own mind, and experience your environment, focus on what you hear, feel, and smell. and you are creating a space where calmness and clarity can grow.2024-08-26 14:20:00https://www.psychemed.eu/our-latest-articles/schizophrenia-versus-multiple-personality-disorder-didA lot of my patients, diagnosed with Schizophrenia, ask me questions: what is then different from DID? Also, they have questions about inheritance. Therefore I already wrote an article a few months ago. To make it clearer, I try to explain, what is meaning of these disorders, what they have in common and what causes such mental diseases.2024-06-02 17:45:00https://www.psychemed.eu/our-latest-articles/10-rules-to-build-a-wildly-successful-businessThe expression of certain genes in the brain before birth could influence the risk of developing various mental illnesses during childhood. Researchers found genetic patterns linked....2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.psychemed.eu/our-latest-articles/7-big-things-a-start-up-must-have-to-succeedClearing the mind of anxious thoughts, rather than processing them, can sometimes be good for our mental health. This is evident from British research. In the late 1980s, scientists discovered something unexpected...2026-07-05 09:56:00https://www.psychemed.eu/blog/how-preventive-scanning-can-lead-to-anxiety-disordersIn the past, we went to the doctor because we were sick; nowadays, we visit a doctor because we want to know if we are healthy. Medical science is increasingly focused on preventing diseases.2026-03-23 12:45:00https://www.psychemed.eu/blog/burn-out-versus-depression-what-is-the-differenceBurn out, or a burned-out feeling that makes work and daily activities no longer possible, is no longer unknown to anyone. But are there so many people in burnout now? Are we that burned out in 2024? We are quite critical of the burnout.2025-04-09 13:38:00https://www.psychemed.eu/blog/how-bad-it-is-to-get-diagnosed-of-adhd-or-autism-as-adultGain insights into the available resources and support systems for adults diagnosed with ADHD or Autism, and how they can navigate the challenges of acceptance and adaptation.2024-09-28 11:53:00https://www.psychemed.eu/blog/how-to-live-with-a-narcissistic-partnerLiving with a narcissistic husband, wife or partner, or anyone else with narcissistic traits is undoubtedly challenging. What is narcissism? Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration.2024-08-08 14:59:00https://www.psychemed.eu/blog/do-we-catch-a-cold-from-an-a-cNothing is as pleasant as the heat hits and you can cool things down at home or on holiday with the air conditioning. But you may also have experienced that you got a runny nose from that cooling device. Is this really causing a cold or not?2024-07-13 12:37:00https://www.psychemed.eu/blog/8-reasons-why-sleeping-naked-is-healthy2024-07-09 12:38:00https://www.psychemed.eu/blog/what-makes-a-woman-strongI have sometimes been told at times that I am a strong woman and I never really know what to make of this. Using the word ‘strong’ in this context is a bit like using the word ‘nice’ I think – you don’t really know what it really means.