A healthy mind in a healthy body: mental health problems and solutions, scientific findings, and interesting facts on psychology and mental health. Incredible hypotheses about the human conscious and subconscious mind.
What’s worse than being hated? Well, it seems that being ignored is much worse than if someone simply doesn’t like you at all. Many times in life, you may be ignored. And when this happens, sometimes it's considered abuse. You can even be ignored by the people closest to you,…
I’m an introvert, and I don’t have many social connections. But sometimes I feel like I have no friends at all. And something tells me that many of us feel this way from time to time. What can you do if you don’t have friends you could trust and rely…
Stress is a part of everyday life for most of us, but there are some signs of burnout that you'd be wise not to disregard, as they could be a last-ditch attempt by your body to tell you that you need a break! We all know the typical symptoms of…
Masochism is a way of abusing yourself for whatever reason you think you deserve. The emotional masochist isn’t so different. According to most definitions, masochism is seeking pleasure from pain. There are various types of masochist behaviors, including conducting pain in order to become more spiritual. What is an emotional…
Toxic individuals must have a source of energy. This energy is called a narcissistic supply. If you’re a victim of a narcissist, you feed them with this energy. There’s so much talk about toxic people and the spectrum of narcissism, but few discuss the source of energy for those with…
If there’s one person that can tell you about entitled parents, it is former soccer coach Avery Krut. Entitled Parenting and the Youth Soccer Coach In November 2017, a story broke from a Hollywood reporter. It shone a very dim light on parents living in the leafy suburbs of upscale…
If you’ve learned how to stop ruminating, I am impressed. Overthinking, planning, and worry can be a difficult habit to break. Did you notice that I associated ruminating with a habit? That’s because, basically, it is. There is nothing wrong with the emotions you feel, it’s about how far you’ll…
If you’ve done something wrong, it is natural to apologise. But, whilst some people find it hard to say sorry, others get into the habit of saying sorry too much. It’s easy to make assumptions about people who never say sorry when they are wrong. We assume they are arrogant,…
Pandemic fatigue is real and it doesn’t affect only health workers. Today, it’s nearly impossible to find a person who is not tired of social distancing. Whether you agree with your government’s strategy for handling the COVID-19 pandemic or not, it’s undeniable that living like this for months can be…
Have you noticed how people react differently to stressful situations? Some are calm and rational, whereas others are anxious and emotional. Intellectualization could explain the difference. What Is Intellectualization? Intellectualization is a defense mechanism whereby a person views a stressful situation intellectually. They deal with the stress using cold, hard…
