Being sensitive is not a bad thing. Everybody (even psychopaths to a degree) possesses a level of innate sensitivity. We all respond to stimuli around us. Some people, i.e. highly sensitive people, respond to external stimuli or other people’s emotions more than others. Being Highly Sensitive I am a highly […]
Tag: psychology
Proof That Feminism is Anti-Female
I am currently reading this incredibly fascinating book called The Female Brain, which discusses the structural, chemical, and neurological uniqueness of women’s brains. It is not a ‘hard’ read; a lot of the stuff discussed in the book is based on things I was already aware of from reading various […]
How to Spot a Psychopath
It’s a shame that Hollywood and pop culture depict psychopaths as stark raving lunatics carrying chainsaws. When writing my novella Psycho Girl I spent a lot of time watching films and reading books with psychopathic characters, as well as reading lots of articles and watching videos by psychologists. The truth is, […]
Are Personality Disorders Real?
The NHS website describes a person with a personality disorder as ‘someone who thinks, feels and behaves differently to the average person.’ However, I have a few issues with this. Firstly, what is ‘the average person’? Don’t we all have problems and difficulties? Is there any such thing as one […]
Boredom vs Suffering
At first glance, the choice between boredom and suffering seems to make no sense. Surely boredom is a form of suffering? But when looked at deeper, the real distinction is choosing between a simple hassle-free life that feels mundane, and a purposeful life that requires pain. If you sit around […]
Anxiety Bites
Let me explain what it’s like to live with anxiety. Thoughts start racing, hands start shaking. Stomach starts aching, legs are swaying. Rapid blinking. Struggling to stand up straight because my body has become so heavy I might collapse. Everything becomes exaggerated; fears start taking over my mind. Noises are […]