coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
The Trust Paradox: Navigating Manipulation and Ethics
Introduction Within the complex weave of human connections, the notion of manipulation carries a weight of negative implications. Yet, beneath the surface of this seemingly straightforward concept lies a paradox — those seemingly impervious to manipulation often possess a profound understanding of the intricacies of human psychology. This article embarks on an exploration of the nuanced interplay between trust, manipulation, and the profound psychological underpinnings that shape these intricate relationships.
By Arnav Dixit2 years ago in Psyche
Narcissism And Personality Disorders. Content Warning.
Are all personality disorders the outcomes of frustrated narcissism? During our formative years (6 months to 6 years old), we are all “narcissists”. Primary Narcissism is a useful and critically important defense mechanism. As the infant separates from his mother and becomes an individual, it is likely to experience great apprehension, fear, and pain. Narcissism shields the child from these negative emotions. By pretending to be omnipotent, the toddler fends off the profound feelings of isolation, unease, pending doom, and helplessness that are attendant on the individuation-separation phase of personal development.
By kavinda ranabahu2 years ago in Psyche
The race between me... and panic
Colon, parentheses. What do I mean? What do I feel? It feels like my inner body rattles, and I’m unsure if it's real. Im unsure if my actual body is rattling, can people see me shaking? My friend sits next to me as I desperately suck crisp cold night air into my lungs, hoping that every breath forces greater space between me and the lingering panic attack. Can they feel my body rattling as they sit by my side?
By Jade Haumann2 years ago in Psyche
The Myth of Multitasking
In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, multitasking is often hailed as a necessary skill for efficiency and productivity. However, emerging research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience suggests that the concept of multitasking, as commonly understood, is largely a myth. This article delves into the intricacies of this phenomenon, unraveling the misconceptions about human attention and productivity.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)2 years ago in Psyche
Unleashing the power of now
In the maze of my thoughts, overthinking used to be my worst adversary, stealing my calm and warping my clarity at every moment. The Thought Tornado would not stop whirling while I slept, entangling me in a noway - ending web of solicitude and pondering.
By Halima Mahmud2 years ago in Psyche
The glass-half-full, and the glass-half-empty.
An analogy all too familiar, is it not? Between the various “motivational” speaking examples and lifestyle thingies, a very distinct proclivity is shown to appreciate the “positive” outlook, à la glass-half-full. It is unhealthy to focus on the other half, they say. We can do without such negativity, they say. And at time, I get this feeling that some of us take this to the utter extreme, that is, being compulsively optimistic.
By Aswath Subramanian2 years ago in Psyche
