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The post contains Amazon affiliate links. Introduction In the complex world of human psychology, two concepts often confuse many: pseudo-helplessness and learned helplessness. While they might seem similar at first glance, they are distinct phenomena with different origins, implications, and outcomes. Understanding these differences can significantly impact how you navigate
Continue readingImage by Lothar Dieterich from Pixabay Introduction Here’s the truth about pseudo-helplessness: It can affect anyone! You’ll often find it discussed with regard to elderly people, especially ageing parents. However, pseudo-helplessness, is a phenomenon that you have probably encountered more often than you realise. It’s a psychological condition where individuals
Continue readingImage by mores345 from Pixabay This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Introduction It’s not something you particularly like to think about is it? However, you won’t be the first person to ask “are my ageing parents playing the helpless card? As our parents grow older, we may notice them behaving
Continue readingImage by Tung Lam from Pixabay Introduction As parents age, adult children often find themselves navigating a complex web of emotional, practical, and financial challenges. One particularly challenging issue is managing pseudo helplessness, a term used to describe situations where aging parents appear unable to care for themselves, despite having
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