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How Early Detachment Follows Us into Love, Work & Parenting

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  Mental Health> Neurodiversity> Relationship> Therapy 28/07/2025 Dr. Isaac Ahenkorah , Brain and Behavior Specialist, Counsellor, Therapist, Educator and author. πŸ”° Introduction Have you ever felt numb when you're supposed to feel love? Or distant in a room full of people who care? Or maybe you're successful in your career, but relationships always feel like a struggle? If any of this sounds familiar, you might be carrying the invisible weight of early emotional detachment — something that starts in childhood and quietly grows into every area of adult life. And the worst part? Most people don’t even know they’re carrying it. Let’s talk about it — not in psychological jargon, but in real-life terms , so we can finally heal what we never got. πŸ‘ΆπŸ½ What Is Early Emotional Detachment? Emotional detachment in childhood happens when a child: Doesn’t feel emotionally safe, seen, or nurtured Is told to “stop crying,” “be strong,” or “grow up” too soon Is p...

Love Wisely-Hijack Their Heart

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   Mental Health >  Neurodiversity >  Relationship >  Therapy Dr. Isaac Ahenkorah , Neuropsychologist, Counsellor, Therapist, Educator and author. 🧠 Hijack Their Heart? How Dopamine Drives Desire in Love (And How You Can Use It Wisely) Warning: This article might change how you approach love forever. If you've ever wondered why some people become "addicted" to their partner — or why the spark fades too soon — it has less to do with fate and more to do with… brain chemicals . Specifically: Dopamine . πŸ’‘ What Is Dopamine — and Why Does It Matter in Love? Dopamine is the brain’s “anticipation molecule” . It fires not when you receive pleasure — but when you're about to. It's the neurochemical behind motivation, craving, reward, and yes… falling hard for someone. When you're in love, your brain doesn’t see a partner — it sees a source of dopamine release . Their texts. Their laugh. Their scent. Their mystery. It all builds anticipation — and ...

Understanding Its Roots, Impact, and Healing Path of Disappointment πŸ’”

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  Mental Health> Neurodiversity> Relationship> Therapy 15/07/2025 Dr. Isaac Ahenkorah , Neuropsychologist, Counsellor, Therapist, Educator and author. From Childhood Neglect to Adult Emotional Resilience 🧠 Introduction: Why Does Disappointment Hurt So Much? Have you ever felt crushed by a small “no”? Or triggered by silence when you expected a reply? That sinking feeling isn’t always about what just happened — it’s often about what happened years ago . Disappointment is more than a letdown. For many, it’s a reawakening of wounds formed in childhood: Not being chosen Being unheard Being dismissed or forgotten Or being told: “You expect too much.” In psychology and neuroscience, we now understand that disappointment — especially if chronic or tied to early relational trauma — can become a core emotional injury that shapes the way we trust, cope, and love. πŸ‘Ά The Roots: Disappointment in Childhood 1. Neglect and Inconsistent Love Children who grow...

Depression In Marriage.

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Mental Health> Neurodiversity> Relationship> Therapy 14/07/2025 Dr. Isaac Ahenkorah, Neuropsychologist, Counsellor, Therapist, Educator and author. “If you’re walking through the dark fog of depression — either in your own mind or in your partner’s — please know this: You are not broken, and neither is your relationship. You are simply human, navigating one of life’s deepest valleys. Depression may distort thoughts, numb feelings, and cloud connection — but it does not erase love, nor does it define your worth. Healing begins with small moments: one breath, one kind word, one honest conversation. With the right support — therapy, neuroscience-backed tools, and compassionate patience — the mind can heal, and so can the bond between two people. There is light at the end of this tunnel. And sometimes, the greatest love stories are the ones that survive the shadows together — not because they were easy, but because both hearts refused to give up. πŸ’‘ You are not alone. You are ...