Ah, insomnia. Since I was little I’ve suffered with this illness. Picture a person whose mind is constantly active, tick-tocking overtime. It’s improved over the last year since I started taking antidepressants, but now and again when I get stressed the old goose rears her ugly head. Insomnia is a […]
Psychology
Personality Types
I am NOT a psychologist, but I am a writer and I psychoanalyse people constantly. (It’s kind of a creepy obsession). I pay close attention to how people talk, think, act and behave, and generally act accordingly to how they are. I’ve always been like that; how I act depends […]
Dealing with different points of view
People say crazy shit to me all the time. When I say ‘crazy shit’ what I really mean is stuff I think sounds dumb. Stuff like: ‘God was looking out for you’ ‘Mercury is in retrograde’ ‘Abortions should be illegal’ ‘Family Guy is rubbish’ ‘Being gay is not natural’ ‘Black […]
What depression feels like
Depression is a common medical condition that seems to have hit a peak in our current digital age. There are different types of depression; unipolar depression, dysthmia, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder; postnatal depression. Depression and anxiety can be classed as mild, moderate or severe. In my experience my depression […]
Sociopaths vs Psychopaths
Film, television and literature often exhibit stories involving people who suffer from antisocial personality disorder. ‘Sociopaths’ with this disorder typically display: ➤Manipulation or exploitation of others➤Lack of remorse or empathy➤Criminally deviant behaviour➤Difficulty in sustaining long term relationships➤Blaming others for problems in their lives➤Inability to control their anger Spot the Difference […]