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The Arrival Fallacy: The Trap of the Dopamine Crash

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 27, 2026 always be positive, avoiding emotions, boundaries, burn out, burnout, counseling, mindfulness, personal growth, psychotherapy, wellness0 comments
The Arrival Fallacy: The Trap of the Dopamine Crash! The Arrival Fallacy, according to Malcomson (2025), describes a phenomenon where one anticipates immense happiness once a set objective is completed, only to find a sliver of joy before moving on to the next goal. Yet joy and celebrations are often all too fleeting. After achieving a major milestone, the...
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Functional Freeze vs. Anhedonia vs. Burnout

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMay 8, 2025 anhedonia, burn out, burnout, depression, freeze, freeze response, functional freeze0 comments
Functional Freeze vs. Anhedonia vs. Burnout Life’s challenges often take a toll on our mental health, leading to emotional and physical exhaustion. However, not all forms of mental and emotional struggle are the same. Functional freeze, anhedonia, and burnout are three distinct states of distress, each with unique characteristics, causes, and effects....
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