Coping mechanisms are when the person uses certain strategies in order to overcome, get through or manage life’s problems. Many of us have experienced the loss of a loved one, a break-up which devastated us, the diagnosis in our immediate family of a terminal illness, or any kind of stressful situation where we feel we [...]
Have you ever woken up after dreaming about being chased or attacked? These are common recurring nightmares that most of us will experience at some point. All people dream and many of us have nightmares at some points in our lives. But what if you have recurring nightmares with the same theme, such as standing [...]
Is there a possibility that you can turn off your anxiety? The part of the brain called the amygdala can function like a power switch, studies show. Most people like to think that depression is a sadness, but in reality, it is about a terrible emotional pain that includes difficulties with concentration and memory. Anxiety has [...]
Since the beginning of filmmaking, horror fiction has always been popular. In many ways, classic horror movies have changed our perception of the world. The genre of horror has given mankind a new outlook on their fears. Classic horror movies of the past few decades have brought our worst nightmares to life. They have given [...]
I know how tempting it is to vent about your problems, but maybe you should keep quiet about some things. I get overwhelmed, I feel so alone sometimes, and I crave to tell someone what’s going on with me. The issues that I deal with are not simple things, they are situations that are incredibly [...]
Throughout centuries, organized religion has dictated the world with experiences and ideas. Many different beliefs have shaped us into the human beings that we are today, but is that a good thing? Organized religion has often been the face of a hero. Whether you we born into it, adapted to your environment or researched it [...]
Some psychology experiments conducted in the past would seem creepy and unethical to today's people. Here are 4 of them. It is true to say that psychology is not an exact science. To this end, psychology experiments have been used to quantify data and bring about qualitative results that can be understood by everyone. These [...]
So, you’re scared… Is that a gut feeling or an irrational fear? Sometimes it can be so hard to distinguish what’s real from imaginary. Since I live a life filled with anxious feelings and clouded perspectives, I find it increasingly hard to distinguish between a gut feeling of fear and an irrational worry. Depression makes [...]
