psychological

Toxic boss lighting you up? What these psychological terms really mean

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Language is alive, dynamic and constantly evolving. Today’s language is not the same as it was 100 years ago, or 50 years ago, or even five years ago. Concepts from different professions flow into everyday language and we end up using these terms often. Social media and TV shows play a big part in this, … Read more

Anesthesia can cause disturbing sexual hallucinations, leading to lasting psychological trauma

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(THE CONVERSATION) Some patients may experience vivid and detailed sexual hallucinations during anesthesia with sedative-hypnotic drugs such as propofol, midazolam, diazepam, and nitrous oxide. Some make suggestive or sexual comments or act out, such as grabbing or kissing medical professionals or touching themselves sexually. Others wake up mistakenly believing they have been sexually assaulted. Why … Read more