Psychologus
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, has long been associated with children who are unable to sit still or concentrate. In reality, however, ADHD frequently lingers into adulthood. The signs in adulthood also appear to be quite different in various contexts. As a result, it becomes more difficult to diagnose. So, in this article, I will attempt […]
The 3 a.m. Thought Spiral It’s 3:04 a.m. You should be asleep. But no—your brain has other plans. Now you’re just lying there, overthinking that one thing you said in a random convo weeks ago. Like—did your “thanks” sound normal? Was it too awkward? Should you have smiled more? Or less? Ugh. And boom. Suddenly […]
Okay, here’s a strange yet entertaining thought: what if your blood type could reveal anything about your personality? Not simply your health or medical history, but also your personal identity. That sounds random, doesn’t it? However, in countries such as Japan and South Korea, this is a reality. People there really believe that your blood […]
Why do we do what we do? Meet the MBTI Personality Test! Ever wondered why some thrive on spontaneous trips while you need a plan and a weather forecast? Or why one person thrives in a room full of strangers, while another is perfectly content sipping chai alone on the balcony? These differences aren’t just […]
Do you feel that the world is viewed or perceived differently by you and by others? Do you think that your reasoning is always one step ahead of those around you? If yes, you may likely belong to the rarest personality type in the world – the INTJ. The personality type falls under the ambit […]
Lying is a very common behavior per se. There are various reasons one might choose to lie. Perhaps you do not want to cause trouble with your boss, so you might lie that there no problems at work. Perhaps a young adolescent might lie to his parents to cover up the fact that he was […]
Imagine a scenario where something unexpected happens. This situation stresses you out immensely. You do not know how this problem will resolve, but you want it to just go away. Someone must help you. The event that distressed you must not happen again. You must resolve it quickly. In short, the world must comply with […]
Social events are supposed to be fun. Going out with your friends, going on a date with your partner or even going to weddings can be exciting. Research has also shown that people who are high in sociability tend to have better health outcomes. However, not all people find social interactions to be fulfilling. While […]
Have you ever felt that you are the hero/heroine of your story? Do you feel as if everything in your world has an effect on your ‘story’? Or, let me put it this way: have you ever felt that you are completely different from everyone around you? If you have felt this, then chances are […]
Aaron Beck was one of the first people to say that the way people think about things can cause symptoms of mental illness. In fact, the way people think about and process personal information can maintain this depressive state. In particular, Beck’s (1979) cognitive theory says that the cognitive triad is a key process that […]