Remember This If You’re Feeling Broken
Feeling broken? I know I have. The feeling of being overwhelmed by work, the feeling when life deals you blow after blow and it doesn’t…
5 Signs of a Childhood Wound
How would you describe your childhood? Was it a period of familial love and personal enjoyment? Which emotions do you feel as you look back…
6 Questions You Shouldn’t Ask Trauma Survivors (What to Ask Instead)
People have a difficult time opening up about previous traumatic experiences. These might be events that have haunted them for quite some time now. If…
7 Dangerous Myths about Mental Illness
One of the hallmarks of mental health is, unfortunately, stigma and misinformation. This is likely a natural consequence of mental illness often being “invisible” compared…
How to Cope with Imposter Syndrome
Hey, Psych2Goers! Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? This phenomenon manifests itself differently in each person, but some common signs are: perfectionism, self-doubt, a feeling…
8 Ways Psychology Saves Lives
As the pandemic continues, so does the concern for mental health. In this article, I discuss the 8 Ways Psychology can Save Lives through detection,…
My Experience with Anxiety and How I Overcome It
During the times I’ve faced mental illness or mood disorders, depression and anxiety have typically gone hand in hand. The focus may shift, but often…
7 Signs You’re Dealing With A Burnout
Have you ever felt that you are on the brink of breakdown? Have you felt overstimulated and your emotional resources are exasperated while working aro…
Why Inattentiveness Might Not Be the Most Important Part of ADHD
It’s a relief to see how discussion and visibility of ADHD has grown over time, however after spending a lot of time reading articles, watching…
10 Signs It’s Social Anxiety Disorder, Not Rudeness
"I'm a thistle-sifter. I have a sieve of sifted thistles and a sieve of unsifted thistles. Because I'm a thistle-sifter."
Why is Verbal Abuse So Dangerous?
“Nothing's gonna hurt you the way that words do, When they settle 'neath your skin, Kept on the inside and no sunlight, Sometimes a shadow wins” -…
5 Reasons We Bottle Up Our Emotions And What To Do
“Positive vibes only.”
How often do we hear of this phrase? It may be well-intentioned, however the societal demand to be happy-go-lucky all the …
7 Signs You Have Anger Management Issues
Picture this! You’re driving home from work, and suddenly there’s a car swerving abruptly in front of you, without giving the proper signal? What would…
How to Not Give Up on Yourself
It is very easy to give up and say “I can’t do [something].” Giving up is a choice, but it is tempting to choose the…
6 Most Misunderstood Mental Disorders You Should Know
Hey there Psych2Goers, this is a disclaimer that this article is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.…
7 Small Changes That Can Improve Your Mental Health
All of us hope to be the best version of ourselves. Sometimes we can even stress about achieving our goals that the overwhelming pressure can…
6 Habits That Can Make Someone Like You (Backed by Psychological Research)
Sometimes, making friends can be hard. Have you been through this scenario? You start your first class of the first day back to school. It’s…
7 Types of Love, but Only One Lasts a Lifetime (According to Psychologists), Which Do You Have?
Have you ever wondered what it is that can make you so head over heels for someone you love? Perhaps you thought you were more…
6 Things Someone Will Do Only if They Really Love You
For some of us, we can instantly tell if we’re in love with someone. The moment you realize can happen in an instant, and then…