Tinnitus: you don't have to live with it | Letters
Persistent distressing tinnitus is due in large part to the meaning ascribed to it and the subsequent strong emotions evoked, which establish a conditioned response that does not habituate.
Need Pain Relief? Schadenfreude or Altruism: It's Your Choice
Altruism alleviates physical pain by activating specific brain regions, while schadenfreude offers short-term relief but has destructive, addictive qualities.
The Ick is that visceral reaction we sometimes have towards a date, feeling a sudden sense of disgust over something they do, which prompts deeper self-reflection.
Many aggressive human behaviors are based on cognitive distortions, stories people make up about themselves and others. One of the most damaging ones is labeling others as "less than."