personality disorder
Personality disorders are as complex as they are misunderstood; delve into this diagnosis and learn the typical cognitions, behaviors, and inner experience of those inflicted.
Focus Isn't About Trying Harder: It's About Friction
In the age of constant notifications, open tabs, background noise, and infinite scrolling, we've come to believe that focus is a matter of willpower. If we just tried a little harder, eliminated laziness, and summoned more discipline, we could finally sit down and get things done. But what if this assumption is wrong?
By Nikesh Lagun8 months ago in Psyche
Is AI Your Secret Weapon for Mental Peace? 5 Apps to Save Your Mind
Mental health isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a journey we’re all navigating, sometimes in silence. I remember a rainy evening stuck in traffic with my wife, the kind where the world feels heavy and words don’t come easy. A random memory of a road trip—us laughing over a torn map under a flickering flashlight—broke the silence and reminded us who we were. That moment was a lifeline, but what if you could have a lifeline in your pocket every day? Enter AI: not just for sci-fi movies or chatbots, but for real, tangible mental health support. These tools aren’t here to replace therapists; they’re like quiet companions, helping you process emotions, track moods, or just feel less alone.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Psyche
Lost in the Noise
There’s a strange thing happening to all of us — we’re always surrounded, yet often feel alone. Always connected, yet constantly distracted. In a world louder than ever, silence has become something rare, even frightening. And maybe that’s why we run from it.
By Leesh lala8 months ago in Psyche
Boss Fight Strategies for Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are the ultimate rogue boss of mental health—they ambush you when you least expect it, hit like a truck, and leave you wondering "What the hell just happened?" But unlike video game bosses, you can’t just rage-quit and reload. (Though if you could, we’d all have a save file from before the attack started.)
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Ring of Power’ Problem: When Coping Mechanisms Turn Toxic
There comes a time in every fantasy hero’s journey when they realize the artifact they’ve been relying on is actually whispering dark thoughts into their mind. For Frodo, it was the One Ring. For you? It might be that ”harmless” habit you swear helps you cope—but is slowly turning you into a gaunt, obsessed shell of yourself.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Dungeon Master’s Guide’ to ADHD Brain
Imagine your brain as a tabletop RPG session where: You’re the DM (supposedly in charge) Your thoughts are chaotic NPCs (all talking over each other) Your focus is that one player who keeps getting distracted by shiny loot
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety’s Boggart: What Your Brain Turns Into a Monster
There’s a shape-shifting creature lurking in the shadows of your mind—one that takes your deepest fears and morphs them into full-blown catastrophes. No, it’s not a Dementor (though the emotional drain might feel similar). It’s your brain’s own personal Boggart, and it’s been having way too much fun turning minor worries into soul-crushing horrors.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
10 Shocking Psychological Studies That Crossed Every Line
Introduction : Psychology is meant to heal, to help us understand the mind, and to bring light to the darkest corners of human behavior. But sometimes, it does the exact opposite. Throughout history, some psychological experiments have gone so far off the ethical rails, they became nightmares in the name of science. These studies didn’t just push boundaries — they obliterated them. Some left emotional scars, others cost lives, but all of them left one question hanging in the air: how far is too far?
By Jure Bracic8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Resurrection Stone’ of Self-Compassion: How to Talk to Past-You
Think back to the most cringe-worthy version of yourself—the one with questionable haircuts, bad crushes, and a staggering lack of life experience. Now imagine if that younger you appeared in front of you right now. Would you:
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Ever told someone to do something and watched them instantly resist, even though they already wanted to do it? I have. And if you've paid attention, you've probably seen it too. It's not about the action itself. It's about the way it's presented. The second something feels like an order, the brain pushes back. Not because the idea is bad. But because it didn't come from them.
By Beyond The Surface8 months ago in Psyche
