Stories You'll Find Nowhere Else
Well, that depends on what you mean by being complex. There are many definitions of a complex personality, but one common thread between them is that a complex person behaves in a complicated and often unpredictable way even when presented with similar stimuli. Simple personalities admire a routine and predictable life. They like to rely... Continue Reading →
Being Anxious is Normal The state of being anxious is a common as well as a normal human mechanism that has been in existence since Homo Sapiens came into being. Anxiety allows us to function better, combining our primal needs with psychological benefits to give us a two-pronged reward for indulging in basic survival mechanisms.... Continue Reading →
We have a new Hitler in town. I'm pretty sure when you clicked on the link, although you had some idea about the Muslim detention centers being built in India, you had no idea China was doing the same, right? In that case, let me burst the bubble and tell you that China has been... Continue Reading →
Search about personality theories on the Internet, and more often than not, you’ll find what we call 'Barnum statements.' Carefully constructed and perfectly camouflaged statements that are aimed at fooling people into believing that the personality description depicts their lifestyle when, in reality, it applies to 80-85 percent of the people reading them. I am... Continue Reading →
The other day a friend of mine asked me why I write. Torn between many responses, I asked her a question after some time, "Why do you love trekking?" Almost instantly, with a seemingly rehearsed tone, she told me how much she loves to visit new places, and at the end of the day, how... Continue Reading →
Depression is Incurable The first thing that goes through a patient's mind when he gets diagnosed with a psychological ailment is that he will never be healthy again. As no end to the tunnel of darkness is visible, people dive deeper into their own despair with no hope of ever coming out. However, I want... Continue Reading →
Stop Judging The first thing you need to do is stop judging a depressed person, and stop coaching them how positive thinking and going out can cure them. This point is actually more about you and less about them. See, Depression is a disease where you need to patiently listen to the patient and understand... Continue Reading →
Let's imagine a scenario. A bloody war is being fought between two formidable armies. The canvas of mud is crimson with blood, and hacked body parts are visible as far as the vision goes. After a few hours and hordes of people meeting their maker, one of the kings falls, and the other one is... Continue Reading →
I have no idea. I honestly don't. Let me clarify. When a person has a fever or a cold, he has a clear set of symptoms which either he or the people around him can diagnose accurately. After that, he can use some over-the-counter medicine or consult a physician to get better. The vital difference... Continue Reading →
For those of you not familiar with the concept of a kingmaker, let me explain in simple language. A kingmaker is a person who makes the king in every meaning of the word 'make'. A king might seem like a singular entity, in whose hands lies the sole decision-making power of the kingdom. However, behind... Continue Reading →
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