DSM-5 lists nine signs and symptoms of BPD. Here’s a detailed explanation of each of these borderline personality traits in layman’s terms.
Japan’s Hikikomori Phenomenon
Being a hikikomori is to reject societal pressures by shutting yourself off from the outside world. Welcome to Japan’s world of hikikomori!
Why Am I So Sad When Everything is Fine
Although it doesn’t feel good, being sad from time to time is normal. Sometimes we face serious issues that make us feel sad, and sometimes we just feel blah without any apparent reason.
Hurricane Irma: Dealing with Natural Disasters
Psychological effects of natural disasters and ways to cope before, during and after the disaster.
What Does Dopamine Do and How to Increase It Naturally
Dopamine is what helps us learn, keeps us happy and motivated. Find out more about dopamine function and how you might be able to increase its levels safely and naturally.
Why Do People Smoke: What’s Your Payoff? [TEST]
Knowing precisely what is it you are looking for in cigarettes will help you develop a better strategy for quitting. Take this test to find out why you smoke.
Five Facts About Selfies and Mental Health
The link between selfies, narcissism, psychopathy and body dysmorphic disorder plus more interesting facts.
Gabi Grecko on Depression
12-27-2014 After her infamous walk in Melbourne a week ago where she wore nothing but a green wig, veil and a pair of heels, Gabi Grecko has confessed about her struggle with depression. Earlier today, Gabi posted words of encouragement to her Instagram fans, urging them not to give up hope even if they felt […]
Physical Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Everybody needs to sleep. The average human being requires about 7 hours of sleep, however newborn babies sleep the most, between 12 and 18 hours a night and the amount of sleep we require usually decreases as we get older. With intensified work schedules, family commitments and 24 hour entertainment available to us, many people […]
Understanding Narcissistic Rage
In order to define narcissistic rage, we must first determine narcissistic injury. A perceived threat to the self esteem of a narcissist is categorized as an episode of narcissistic injury. When symptoms of anger or irritation are expressed in response to a narcissistic injury, it results in narcissistic rage. But what makes someone a narcissist […]