Anxiety disorders are commonly associated with being a purely negative thing. It’s no surprise, since anxiety, especially in its severe forms, can make one’s life difficult. Whatever type of anxiety disorder you may be suffering from, it’s for sure that it causes you troubles, making you unable to handle the…
A study suggests that there might be a link between anxiety and being spiritually-minded. Many people in our oh-so-busy world suffer from General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which is regarded as a chemical imbalance based disability. Those who live with anxiety will attest to the horrifying bouts and painful attacks their…
You may have heard the term Indigo Child being used with growing frequency in recent decades, particularly since the 1970s. This is when the basic idea was developed by the teacher and author Nancy Ann Tappe. Or perhaps, this is the first time you are hearing of it. So what…
We have all experienced dreams, but not everybody has consistent nightmares through the majority of their sleeping life. Whilst this may seem like a good thing to those who don’t suffer from nightmares, it can actually mean that sufferers are more likely to have positive dreams, as well as having…
What is a highly sensitive person and what does it mean to be one? Before Elaine Aron coined the term Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) over ten years ago, people who had these characteristics were often wrongly diagnosed as neurotic, timid, or introverted. In her book ‘The Highly Sensitive Person’, Aron…
What is emotional intelligence? Let's explore this concept and learn about the ways you can become more emotionally intelligent. A number of years ago, school districts began to give applicants a recorded oral test – it came to be known as the “empathy test.” It presented situations, and teacher candidates…
As we already know, if we see someone yawning on the other side of the room, we are likely to also yawn. Just as well as we are compelled to smile at someone if they smile at us – these are just some of the contagious behaviors, but did you…
Both a psychopath and a sociopath are types of antisocial personality. We hear these terms in today’s media more often than ever. In fact, they are quite often used to define the same person since few people know that there is a difference between a psychopath and a sociopath. This…
