Psychological phenomena

Read about and understand the various psychological phenomena you observe in your day-to-day life. Get answers to common curiosities about everyday behavior. Understanding the root causes of your behaviors and those of others will greatly improve your understanding of human psychology. No human behavior, however small, is insignificant.

9 Trauma bond withdrawal symptoms

A trauma bond is an emotional bond that gets formed between an abuser and their victim. An abusive relationship will …

You tell someone they hurt you, and they get mad

In a healthy and ideal relationship, when you tell someone they hurt you, they own their mistake and apologize. Or …

What does ‘love you’ mean? (vs. ‘I love you’)

Ever gotten a “love you” from your partner that left you wondering what it meant? What’s the difference between saying …

10 Signs mania is ending

Mania is a psychological and behavioral state where a person experiences abnormally elevated energy levels. Mania, or manic episode, is …

Why does life suck so much?

What goes on in the mind of a person who says their life sucks?Does their life really suck, or are …

6 Signs of being addicted to a person

Addiction can be defined as experiencing a loss of control when doing an activity leading to repetitive engagement in that …

Psychology of blocking and unblocking

Humans are social species. Among the most profound human needs are the need to belong and feel included. Blocking someone …

‘Why don’t I feel like myself?’: 5 Reasons

I know exactly what it feels like to ‘not feel like yourself’. I’ve been in such situations so many times. …

‘Why do I take things personally?’

We don’t take things personally. It just happens. I mean, we have little conscious control over it when it happens. …

‘Why do I feel death is near?’ (6 Reasons)

If you’ve ever experienced that sudden feeling that you’re going to die, you know how powerful that feeling is. It …