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Why you might struggle to enjoy good things
Have you ever noticed how some people can't fully enjoy good things, even when they finally have them? Sometimes, when life used to be...
Iulia Popescu IPT
Sep 10, 20251 min read


Are you afraid of feeling good?
Have you ever felt uncomfortable when things are too good? For some people, avoiding pleasure becomes a habit. Not because they don't...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Why you can’t feel joy
Ever wonder why joy feels out of reach, even when things should feel good? When you're stuck in hurt, fear, anger, or guilt, your system...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Still waiting to be rescued?
By the perfect partner, a lucky break, or a huge success? Those expectations are exactly what keep you stuck. Life won’t magically...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Sep 3, 20251 min read


What really holds you back
What really holds you back from enjoying life fully? It’s not time. It’s not lack of success. It’s how honest you are with yourself. How...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Sep 1, 20251 min read


The memory that heals
Want to know one of the most powerful things you carry? Not money, not time, but the memory of joy shared with someone you love. It helps...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Aug 29, 20251 min read


When pleasure becomes a trap
What if chasing pleasure is actually holding you back? If you expect life to always feel good, you might ignore small issues until they...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Aug 27, 20251 min read


The bright side of pleasure
Ever notice how much pleasure actually drives us? It helps us connect, trust, love, and keep going when life gets tough. Even when you...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Aug 25, 20251 min read


𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝… 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Jul 16, 20251 min read


𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.
𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Jul 14, 20251 min read


What are Phobias?
Phobias are common and can often be effectively managed with appropriate treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with a...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 28, 20251 min read


What is generalised anxiety?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves chronic anxiety lasting at least six months, without panic attacks, phobias, or obsessions....

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 26, 20251 min read


What is OCD?
Recent research suggests that OCD is slightly more prevalent in women than in men. According to OCDUK.ORG this is because women find...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 24, 20251 min read


Defining and visualising your goals for recovery
It’s difficult to address and then overcome a problem unless you have a clear, concrete idea of the goal you’re aiming for. Before...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Mistaken Beliefs Adjuste
You might have your own collection of mistaken beliefs as a result of what you learned from your parents, teachers, and peers during...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 19, 20251 min read


The relationship with your inner child
A fundamental truth is that you tend to treat your own inner child in much the same way that your parents treated you as a child. For...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Development of a Panic Attack
There's a difference between people who have panic attacks and those who don't. Individuals who are prone to panic have a chronic...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 14, 20251 min read


What to Say During a Panic Attack?
Use any of these positive statements to help yourself stay calm and let time pass during a panic attack. It might help to repeat one...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Why we shouldn't fight panic?
Trying to push away or fight the first signs of panic usually makes them worse. It's best not to tense up or try to make the symptoms...

Iulia Popescu Psychotherapy
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Social media-be aware of the difference!!!
Social media often shows highlights—the picture-perfect moments, the achievements, and the happy faces. It's a powerful tool that can...
Iulia Popescu IPT
Feb 7, 20251 min read
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