Why Terrible People Can Still Love Animals
Affection for animals is a trait most of us associate with good people. The logic is sound: the tolerance and sympathy that it takes for…
Category: Abnormal Psychology
9 Signs that you or your loved ones might have a Borderline Personality Disorder
Have you ever felt the fear and insecurity of living with someone, knowing that at some moment they would be very affectionate at you and…
7 signs that psychology is your calling
Everyone knows that psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. But few know what the field truly consists of. Here are signs that…
9 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder
9 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Imagine yourself on moving sands—the ground underneath your feet continually changing and startling you, leaving you terrified and…
7 Traits of BPD
BPD is a disorder that is known for its impulsive behavior, and anger management issues. It develops through genetics or from childhood trauma, though most…
5 YA Books that Accurately Portray Mental Illness
Roald Dahl in Matilda said it best, “books [give] a hopeful and comforting message: You are not alone.” It’s important to see yourself in media,…
Suicide: 10 Tips To Help You Survive
Did you know suicide has increased to 60% in the last 45 years (World Health Organization)? Approximately 1,000,000 people around the world take their lives…
6 SIGNS YOU’RE DATING A PSYCHOPATH
Have you ever feel like your dating relationship is suffocating and exhausting? It is possible that you are dating a psychopath. You might already know…
Are You Avoiding Adulting? 10 Ways to Know if You Have Peter Pan Syndrome
It’s a cold, hard world out there. After the time we spend crawling out of the treacherous pit of puberty, we rise up only have…
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender Dysphoria is a complex condition in which a person feels an inner conflict between their assigned gender, and the gender they identify with. People…
10 of the Most Bizarre and Shocking Psychological Disorders
When it comes to psychiatric disorders such as OCD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the majority of people are likely to be at least somewhat…
Desiderosmia: Why Does the Brain Crave Smells?
Not long ago, I Googled “cravings for smells” after experiencing a strong desire for my favorite Febreze scent. I have had strong reactions to smells,…
6 Signs You May Have Anxiety and Not Even Know It
Anxiety isn’t fun for anyone. We all know what it’s like to feel our stomach do flips or to panic over things that we feel…
A Look into Different Types of Anxiety
Everyone gets affected by anxiety. It is perfectly normal to feel stressed or anxious every now and then. These anxieties often help us manage our…