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Plain-language articles on the topics Elif Nur Sular works with: what the symptoms look like, why they persist and how psychotherapy can help.
Panic disorder: when the fear of fear starts running your life
A panic attack feels like a medical emergency, but it is not dangerous. What keeps panic disorder going is the fear of the next attack — and that can change.
Insomnia: why does the mind stay awake when the body is tired?
Most sleep problems are not only about sleep. Anxiety, habits and an irregular rhythm feed one another — and this is where psychological work can help.
Post-traumatic stress: when a past event does not stay in the past
Strong reactions after a frightening experience are normal. When they last for months and shape daily life, psychotherapy can help the memory settle into place.
Depression: more than a period of sadness
Everyone has bad days. Depression is different — it lasts, drains energy and interest, and changes how a person sees themselves. It is also one of the psychological difficulties that responds best to treatment.
Self-esteem and self-worth: working with the harsh inner critic
Feeling inadequate, harsh self-criticism and constantly seeking approval are often not a character trait but a pattern learned early in life — and it can be worked on.
Social anxiety and specific phobias: living around a fear
A fear of speaking up, of being judged, of flying or of needles can quietly reshape a life. These fears are common, understandable and respond well to structured psychological work.