Dysthymia: Mild Chronic Depression, an Invisible Suffering
Dysthymia is a mild, chronic form of depression that settles in quietly and often goes unrecognized. Learn the signs, causes and CBT treatment.
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Articles on psychology, mental health, relationships, anxiety, personality and psychological well-being.
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- CoupleLasting Relationships: 5 Secrets to Enduring Love
- BreakupHeartbreak: 5 Steps to Heal & Move On After a Breakup
- ManipulationStop Being an Emotional Punching Bag: A Survival Guide
- Attachment4 Love Styles: How They Control Your Relationships
- Anxiety & StressEmotional Dependency: Guide, Test & 5 Steps to Break Free
- CBT & TherapyAnxiety Fix: 7 CBT Tools to Regain Control & Calm
- DatingDating in 2026: 5 Ways to Find Real Connection
- CBT & TherapyRebuilding Self-Worth: Why You Doubt Yourself & How to Change
- CBT & TherapyCBT for Mental Health: Your Practical Guide to Well-being
- ManipulationWork & Mental Health: Your CBT Guide to Thrive
- Trauma & HealingTrauma Healing: Your CBT Guide to Overcome Past Wounds
- FamilyParenting Psychology: Guide to Childhood Challenges & Growth
- Anxiety & StressLife Transitions: Your CBT Guide to Navigating Change
Situationship: Are We Really Together? Signs and Ways Out
You have wondered for months whether you are really together. Discover the signs of a situationship, its psychological impact and the steps to end it.
Read article →The Five Love Languages: Which One Is Yours, and Why It Matters
You say 'I love you' but your partner doesn't feel it. Discover the five love languages, identify yours and learn to translate love for your partner.
Read article →Sexual Orientation: Exploring Your Attractions Without Guilt
Sexual orientation is among the most intimate parts of our identity, yet often wrapped in silence. How to explore your attractions with kindness.
Read article →Anhedonia: when pleasure fades from everyday life
Anhedonia is the loss of pleasure in activities that once brought you joy. Its signs, causes, impact on couples and the CBT strategies to recover it.
Read article →Toxic perfectionism: are you a prisoner of your own standards?
Perfectionism is not a virtue, it is a trap. Learn to spot toxic perfectionism, understand where it comes from and free yourself with five CBT strategies.
Read article →Personality Tests: How to Spot a Reliable One (2026 Guide)
How to tell a scientifically grounded personality test from an entertainment quiz. Criteria checklist, comparison table by need, and a catalog of 206 clinically-based tests.
Read article →Social Anxiety Detector: Measure Your Discomfort in Public
Social anxiety is far more than shyness: an intense, persistent fear of being judged or humiliated. Learn how to measure it and reduce it with CBT techniques.
Read article →Dark Triad Personality: Spot the Narcissistic and Manipulative Traits
The dark triad combines narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Learn to recognize these toxic traits in your relationships and how to protect yourself.
Read article →Unspoken Desires: Why Some Sexual Fantasies Remain Taboo
Why do so many fantasies stay hidden, even from ourselves? Shame, norms and fear of judgment explained, with practical CBT steps to break the silence.
Read article →Sex and compulsion: how to assess your relationship with sexuality
When does sexuality become an escape or a compulsion? Learn the signs, the emotional roots and the CBT keys to regain control, and when to seek help.
Read article →Feeling Disconnected: When Your Own Life Feels Foreign to You
You look in the mirror and barely recognize yourself, watching your life from outside. Understand depersonalization and how to reconnect with CBT.
Read article →What does a tolerance of uncertainty test measure?
A CBT therapist explains what a tolerance of uncertainty test measures, how to read your score and how to build a healthier relationship with doubt.
Read article →Interpreting an emotional maturity test: a practical guide
A CBT therapist explains how to interpret an emotional maturity test: the dimensions measured, how to read your scores and what to do next.
Read article →What Does a Bipolar Screening Test Actually Measure?
Mood swings are not bipolar disorder. What a screening test really measures, how to read your score, and why it matters for your relationships.
Read article →What Does a Phobia Severity Test Measure?
A severity test measures far more than fear itself: symptoms, avoidance, anticipation and real impact on your life. How to read your score.
Read article →What does a performance anxiety test actually measure?
A CBT therapist explains what a performance anxiety test measures: cognitive, physical and behavioural signs, and how to read your score.
Read article →How to read the detailed report of a psychological test
A CBT therapist explains how to read the detailed report of a psychological test, section by section, and turn your scores into real self-knowledge.
Read article →Psychological Self-Test and Diagnosis: The Essential Difference
A test score is not a diagnosis. What a self-test can genuinely tell you, what only a clinician can establish, and how to use both together.
Read article →How Reliable Are Online Psychological Tests? What You Need to Know
Wondering whether online psychological tests can be trusted? Here is what actually makes a test reliable, where the limits are, and how to read your results.
Read article →Over 1900 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog features over 1900 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psycho-practitioner in Nantes. Each article draws on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to offer practical insights.
Couple communication — Gottman's 4 horsemen, 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional dependency — 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, coercive control, narcissistic abuse
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiveness, trauma bonding, recovery
Anxiety & stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological, retrospective, social media jealousy
Breakup & grief — 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended families
Young's schemas — 18 early maladaptive schemas, cognitive distortions
Dating apps — Mental health impact, paradox of choice, dating fatigue
Mental health — When to consult, online therapy, CBT vs EMDR
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