Boys Don’t Cry and 10 More Ridiculous Society’s Lies You Should Finally Stop Believing

Have you ever heard the saying, boys don’t cry? Well, it’s just another one of society's standards that don’t mean squat. I remember my father reprimanding my big brother after he got hurt. My father gave him a scolding and when tears came to his eyes, my father said, boys don’t…

8 Struggles of Having an Outgoing Personality While Suffering from Social Anxiety

I might have an outgoing personality, but my social anxiety cripples me. One of the most difficult predicaments is having an outgoing personality but not being able to enjoy it to its fullest. Honestly, I don’t miss being around crowds of people all that much, and my social anxiety prevents…

7 Underlying Anxiety Causes That Are Hidden Deep Inside Your Mind and Body

There are many anxiety causes that aren’t that obvious. After all, it is a complicated disease. It took decades of my life to understand my diagnosis of anxiety. While battling bipolar disorder and PTSD, I discovered symptoms that just didn’t line up. Even during my bouts of mania, some of…

Who Are Emotional Vampires and How to Recognize If You Are Dealing with One

Emotional vampires are like their monster counterparts, they drain your life away. But it’s not blood they’re after, it’s the life essence of others that feeds them. I was excited about writing this piece, and yes, I had some pretty interesting angles. But when I started to study the subject…

Are Extroverts Really Happier Than Introverts? Here Is What Science Has to Say

Psychologists agree, in theory, that extroverts are happier people than introverts. While happiness doesn't have a universal meaning, we find that in general, this statement is true, and various studies from the past few decades prove it. Here is some evidence that supports the notion that extroverts tend to be…