anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Who Am I, Really?
Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Who am I, really?" I've been there, too. As I delved into the fascinating world of personality psychology, I discovered that our personalities are much more complex than they appear on the surface. Today, I want to share what I've learned about the different layers of our personalities and how they shape who we are.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Psyche
Do Video Games Make You Violent?
While it is true that the top five video games at the moment are all shooter games, politicians frequently accuse video games of contributing to some of the violence in our society. However, do the firearms in these games actually cause hostility in real life? Do violent video games cause violence? The claim that video games instill violence in children is one of the principal criticisms leveled against them.
By Mariam Fathalrahmanabout a year ago in Psyche
Brain Hacks for Quick Learning:
In my dual roles as a neuroscientist and lecturer, I've observed the struggles students face with learning, especially as they age. Often, we are expected to learn without any real guidance on how to optimize this process. The reality is that learning becomes more challenging as we grow older. However, the good news is that by applying certain strategies supported by neuroscience, you can enhance your learning efficiency and effectiveness. In this post, I’ll walk you through six essential strategies for accelerated learning: attention, alertness, sleep, repetition, breaks, and mistakes.
By Horace Waslandabout a year ago in Psyche
Diary of an Auto-Immune Survivalist. Top Story - August 2024.
Staring at the Midmark Ritter 204, the examination bed called to me. I craved its soft comfort and embrace. That pristine, crisp paper sheet of protective hygienic covering was what prevented me from making myself comfortable. I yearned to lie my body upon that tan leather table and relax my muscles and close my eyes, if only for a moment. The bed may as well have been encased in glass. The white parchment crumpled at the slightest touch, and lying upon it would crush and tear it to pieces. Disturbing it would be the evidence of the attention-seeking behavior that I was often accused of when seeing a new specialist. That paper stood between me and a few moments of desired rest.
By Chelas Montanyeabout a year ago in Psyche
Natural Remedies for Anxiety: What Works and What Doesn’t. AI-Generated.
Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While conventional treatments like therapy and medication are effective, many individuals seek natural remedies to complement their anxiety management strategies. This article explores various natural remedies for anxiety, highlighting what works and what doesn’t, based on scientific research and real-life experiences.
By Svitlana Sabout a year ago in Psyche
Mindlessly Scrolling
What would happen to your brain and body if you tried to stop using your phone? Since the average American touches their phone 2,600 times a day and this constant scrolling has altered your brain's neurology, after one hour you have probably tried to pick up your phone three or four times. After 12 hours of not using your phone, you may start to feel anxious because not using it releases the stress hormone cortisol.
By Mariam Fathalrahmanabout a year ago in Psyche
How Your Brian is being CHANGED by The Internet
Imagine how different life would be if there were no internet. The idea of not having smartphones, maps, and search engines at our fingertips seems completely foreign to us now that everything is connected. However, how is our growing reliance on the online world affecting us? Our relationships and information sources are changing quickly, and there are even noticeable effects happening inside our brains as more and more devices are connected to the internet.
By Mariam Fathalrahmanabout a year ago in Psyche
What Is The Scariest Thing?
Fear is a common emotion that everyone experiences. However, identifying the scariest thing can be subjective and challenging. Some may find thunder, shadows, or being burned alive frightening, while others may not. The concept of the scariest thing would be something that elicits fear and panic in anyone, regardless of their background or neurology. This ultimate fear would need to tap into the depths of the human mind where fears are born. To truly grasp this terror, it means delving into how fears are learned.
By Mariam Fathalrahmanabout a year ago in Psyche
Suicide Rainbows-Part 3
Ride the tide, don’t fight with the current that guided you Melt the ice round the furnace burning inside of you I gotta do better, I gotta do better, I gotta do better There’s nothing they can do that I can’t do better Better yet, there’s nothing I can do that I can’t do better Yeah, I’m better I said I’m better… -Ab Soul-’Do Better’
By lazarusInfinity2 years ago in Psyche
