Bisexual individuals have been subject to prejudice and misunderstanding throughout history. While some people consider their sexual orientation to be a choice or phase, it is now widely accepted...
The Psychological Impact of Being Perceived as Confused
How it feels to be misunderstood and misjudged for one's true self
There are many different ways people can express themselves, including...
What emotional strategies enable individuals to reconcile conflicting cultural, religious, and sexual identities?
The ability to deal with conflict is crucial for human beings because it allows us...
Queer Identity and Psychoanalytic Theory Reveals New Understandings of Desire, Repression, and Internal Conflict
Queer identity refers to an umbrella term for people who do not identify...
Internal conflicts related to one's sexual identity can have profound effects on an individual's mental well-being, especially within the context of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
The experience of internal conflict is an essential part of human life and can play a significant role in contributing to both psychological depth and moral insight. Internal conflicts can arise from...
Religious beliefs play a significant role in shaping an individual's identity and can have a profound impact on their journey towards acceptance of themselves and others. The intersection between...
Internal conflicts are part of life and they present a unique opportunity to grow and learn about ourselves. By examining these conflicts, we gain insight into our values, beliefs, and motivations...
Gender identity is defined as an individual's innermost sense of self as male, female, transgender, or nonbinary, irrespective of biological sex, social roles, or physical appearance. Cultural gender...
The question of how to navigate one's queer desires within a heteronormative society can be a difficult and complex one for many individuals. Psychoanalysis provides several different theoretical...