Uncommon Science

Recent scientific findings and technological advances. Interesting facts and controversial theories about Human, Earth and the Universe

Sleep Research Reveals Scary and Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know about Sleep
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Sleep Research Reveals Scary and Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know about Sleep

By Valerie| 2017-09-22T18:08:29+00:00 September 20th, 2017|Categories: Human Brain, Uncommon Science|Tags: altered state of consciousness, consciousness, dreams, sleep|

Sleep research studies a thing we all do every night – sleeping. You will be surprised to learn that there is much more to this ordinary activity than you thought. There are only two things that happen on an average day: sleep, and everything else. And, since we spend our waking lives thinking about everything [...]

5 Weird Coping Skills for Anxiety and Stress Backed by Research
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5 Weird Coping Skills for Anxiety and Stress Backed by Research

By Janey D.| 2017-08-14T15:24:51+00:00 September 19th, 2017|Categories: Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Uncommon Science|Tags: anxiety, life purpose, stress|

These coping skills for anxiety may sound weird at first, but in fact, research has proven them to be effective for both stress and anxiety. Statistics show that 40% of disability worldwide is down to anxiety and depression. In fact, mixed anxiety and depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the UK [...]

10 Words of Encouragement You Should Stop Saying to Depressed People
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10 Words of Encouragement You Should Stop Saying to Depressed People

By Guest Author| 2017-09-13T18:52:02+00:00 September 13th, 2017|Categories: Personality, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: communication, depression, emotions, positive thinking, sadness|

Many people think that saying cliché words of encouragement will make their depressed friends feel better. In reality, the opposite is true. Depression is among the most widespread mental illnesses: World Health Organization says that over 300 million people suffer from it today. What is more, about 80% of sufferers don't receive any treatment because [...]

10 Types of Personality Disorders and Their Symptoms
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10 Types of Personality Disorders and Their Symptoms

By Janey D.| 2017-09-11T19:48:01+00:00 September 11th, 2017|Categories: Dark Personalities, Personality, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: communication, mental health, narcissism, personality, relationships|

We’ve all heard about personality disorders, but what do they actually mean and how many different types are there? What is a personality disorder? We all have our own unique way of thinking, feeling, behaving and reacting. This all goes into making up our personality. A personality disorder is an ailment that affects these very [...]

5 Signs Your Social Phobia Is Actually Empathic Sensitivity to People’s Energy
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5 Signs Your Social Phobia Is Actually Empathic Sensitivity to People’s Energy

By Anna LeMind| 2017-09-11T14:07:36+00:00 September 11th, 2017|Categories: Empath and HSP, Personality, Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Knowledge & Personality Tests|Tags: anxiety, communication, mental health, self-analysis, vibration|

Social phobia or social anxiety is primarily associated with the irrational fear of being rejected and ridiculed by other people. It is also estimated that for the most part, social anxiety disorders affect those who were subject to bullying and physical or emotional abuse during the childhood years. At least, this is what psychological science [...]

The Metaphysical Meaning Behind Common Physical Pains and Ailments
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The Metaphysical Meaning Behind Common Physical Pains and Ailments

By Sherrie| 2017-09-04T15:09:33+00:00 September 4th, 2017|Categories: Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Spirituality|Tags: chronic pain, extrasensory perception, life purpose, mind-body connection, pain, perception, work|

Maybe until now, you’ve understood common pains to be just a part of life. But what if these pains and ailments had metaphysical meaning? In your youth, any pain was usually an obvious side effect from an injury, and you never attributed such things to metaphysical meaning. Sometimes, pain may have been a signal of something [...]

10 Reasons Why You Always Feel So Tired Even After Rest
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10 Reasons Why You Always Feel So Tired Even After Rest

By Guest Author| 2017-09-09T19:28:46+00:00 September 2nd, 2017|Categories: Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: depression, exercise, nutrition, sleep|

Rest is crucial in our busy lives – yet, so many people still seem to feel so tired even after they try resting properly. Are you one of those people? This isn’t simply unpleasant - this can be frankly disturbing. If you don’t rest enough, this can result in your concentration dropping, your stress levels [...]

8 Early Childhood Experiences That Continue to Affect You Even in Adulthood
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8 Early Childhood Experiences That Continue to Affect You Even in Adulthood

By Michelle L.| 2017-08-27T13:24:03+00:00 August 27th, 2017|Categories: Personal Development, Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement|Tags: abuse, childhood, communication, depression, emotions, mental health, positive thinking, relationships, self-confidence, society, stress|

Most of us had negative experiences in our early childhood. You will be surprised to learn that some of those experiences may still be affecting you. We outgrow most of our fears as adults. Sadly, many of these early childhood experiences stay until adulthood. As a parent, you'd want to avoid them so that they [...]