Have you ever had this experience: when you hear people from a certain area, you will think of certain characteristics of them, such as their accent, personality traits, favorite foods, etc.; when you see people from a certain profession When you meet people of a certain gender, you will think of some of their abilities, such as surgeons must be smart, teachers must be patient, actors must be very...
What is Panic Disorder? How to self-test?
Panic disorder is a common psychological disorder characterized by the sudden onset of intense fear and discomfort, accompanied by a variety of physical and psychological symptoms, such as palpitations, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nausea, and loss of reality. . Panic attacks usually last from a few minutes to half an hour, and the fr...
Anxiety disorders are common psychological disorders that cause people to feel excessive worry, fear, or nervousness, affecting their daily lives and work. This article will introduce the definition, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention methods of anxiety disorders, hoping to help you understand and deal with this psychological problem.
Definition of Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorder is a ...
Do you have a schizotypal personality? Come and test it out!
What is schizotypal personality?
!Schizotypal personality
Schizotypal personality is an uncommon personality disorder. Some people also call it cowardice and inferiority complex. People with this personality usually exhibit the following characteristics:
Likes to be alone, doesn't like to socialize, doesn't care about other people's ...
Have you ever been in a situation where your partner, relative, friend, or co-worker deliberately distorted the facts to make you think that everything was your fault, or even doubt your memory, perception, or sanity? If so, you may have fallen victim to a form of psychological manipulation known as gaslighting.
What is the gaslighting effect?
The gaslighting effect refers to the emotional abuse...
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Paranoid personality disorder is a psychological problem that makes people become overly sensitive and suspicious. It makes people feel that others are doing harm to them, or that some things are directed at themselves. Such people are often conceited and stubborn, unwilling to listen to other people's opinions or suggestions, and difficult to trust and acce...
Depression is a serious mental illness that not only affects a person's mood, thinking, behavior and body, but can also be life-threatening! According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people worldwide will suffer from depression in 2020, making it the leading cause of human disability. Nearly 2 million people in Taiwan also suffer from depressive symptoms, ac...
What is MBTI?
The MBTI test is a popular personality test designed to help people understand their own personality and behavioral patterns. By answering a series of questions, the test assesses an individual's preferences along four dimensions: introversion vs. extroversion, feeling vs. intuition, thinking vs. feeling, and judging vs. perceiving. These dimensions are combined into 16 personality ...
Can fathers share some of the hard work of mothers?
Mothers are busy every day, washing clothes, cooking, organizing housework, taking care of children, and dealing with various trivial matters. Their work is never finished. And what about dads? Can they share family responsibilities with mothers so that mothers can have more time and energy to do the things they like?
In the Netherlands, women ...
We all have things we like to do, or want to do. But do we really understand our own preferences and motivations? Do we really love what we do? Sometimes, we may be influenced by external factors, such as money, reputation, social pressure, etc., and ignore our inner voice. In order to help us understand ourselves better, I introduce to you a set of classic thought experiments that can be used to ...