Do you know the story of a respected neuroscientist who discovered he was a psychopath? James Fallon was studying brain scans, looking for the markers of psychopathy and other brain dysfunctions. As he went through the pile on his desk, one particular scan struck him as pathological. Unfortunately, the scan…
Is it possible to diagnose famous people with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? BPD is a psychological disorder affecting a person’s emotions and identity. It affects the way a person copes with the wider world. This leads to problematic relationships and high-risk behaviors. For this article, I’ve examined the symptoms of…
Has anyone ever described you as goofy? Did you take it as a compliment or were you puzzled by the remark? What does it mean to have a goofy personality? Is it the same as being funny? Is it a good or bad thing? Can you change it? Should you?…
We’ve all heard of Introverts and Extroverts and we probably have a good idea of which one we are. But have you ever felt like you didn’t fit into either category? Perhaps some days you feel more introverted, but then the next day you are the life and soul of…
If you’ve ever had to deal with a passive-aggressive person, you’ll know how frustrating it is. Passive-aggressive behavior takes many forms. From silent treatment to rolling eyes or even backhanded compliments. The problem lies in its ambiguous nature. Often you don’t realize you have been the victim of a passive-aggressive…
Saying no to someone is hard enough. We don’t like to disappoint people because we can’t help. But saying no to someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) is fraught with additional difficulties. People who suffer from BPD can experience intense and wildly fluctuating emotions. Typically, sufferers are insecure within relationships…
Unhealthy pride can cause a rift in relationships and a toxic environment. But there are ways you can humble an arrogant person and improve interconnection. There are certain things you can do to humble an arrogant person. If you are humble, these things may come naturally. However, some people who…
Programmes such as Criminal Minds, Faking It–Tears of a Crime, and FBI Most Wanted have brought profiling body language into the mainstream. We all think we know how to read body language. But if I asked you to give me three signs that someone is lying, what would you say?…
