The fear of not being good enough, otherwise known as atelophobia, is a very common fear. In our society, which tends to worship the best and brightest, qualities such as perfectionism are viewed as highly attractive. To us, perfectionists and other ambitious people are hardworking and passionate, and they deserve our respect. Behind the scenes, however, lies a …
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All things considered, elevators are rather safe devices to use. There are brakes installed to prevent falls, and even if the elevator does end up falling, there is a shock absorption system located at the bottom of the shaft. The keyword here is “if” Elevators go through regular checkups to ensure that they are always operating …
Most creatures on this planet tend to spend a sizeable portion of their time sleeping, and humans are no exception. The recommended amount of sleep for an adult is between 7 to 9 hours a night. There are many other factors to consider as well, ranging from quality of sleep to your sleeping position. One of these factors …
Truth be told, I myself have been unemployed for over a month now. I wasn’t fired from my old job or anything, quite the opposite actually, I left out of my own free will. I got so many job offers at first that I thought I would find a new job in a matter of days. …
Most people in the world have a certain sense of self and care greatly about what others think of them. Whether this is good or bad is entirely subjective, but it is an undeniable fact that the opinions of others shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Most of the things that we do are judged by others, …
Our choice of who to talk to about depression is not an easy one to make. After all, not only is depression a very personal, and maybe even embarrassing subject, but it is also quite difficult to bring up in a conversation. I mean, how would you feel if someone dropped this bomb on you? A …
The best part about panic attacks is when they come to an end. I don’t think that there is a single person out there who enjoys experiencing a panic attack. So when it finally stops we are supposed to feel happy or, at the very least, relieved. Except for when we don’t. Not only is the experience itself very …
In psychology, rumination refers to the tendency to repetitively think about the causes, situational factors, and consequences of one’s negative emotional experience. As a result, it leads to increased levels of stress and is a contributing factor of anxiety and depression. In fact, rumination is extremely common among anxiety and depression sufferers, acting as both a trigger and a symptom …
Can you die from depression? This is, by far and away, the most morbid topic that I have ever written about on this website. Normally when I post on this website I discuss self-help methods and give out practical advice. Depression is highly treatable, so there is no reason for people to not be able to improve their condition. …
We as humans are not strictly rational about everything that we do. If we were then we wouldn’t have trouble going on a diet or managing our money better. But we do. These things might not have much to do with logic, but they are still reasonable. In fact, being rational all the time is not …
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