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If you consider yourself an introvert, what are some qualities that you look for in a potential partner? As introverts, it can be very hard to find a partner, because we are naturally quieter in nature. We prefer alone time to recharge. And because of that, having a partner might become draining. Do you find yourself relating to this? Perhaps, this video can share some insights on the traits of pa...

Knowing what to expect in a psychology course can help you prepare mentally, as well as strategically. Psychology is not about learning manipulate tactics or why someone does what. Yes, psychology course gives you theories and concepts to help you make inferences into people's behaviour, but it is not really just that. In this video, we talk about 5 misconceptions or things you actually learn...

The Dark Triad of Personality. What exactly is it? And what does it mean to be a Dark Triad member? The Dark Triad are three overlapping yet distinct personalities: subclinical narcissism, subclinical psychopathy, and Machiavellianism.

You've probably heard of schizophrenia, but have you ever heard of schizoaffective disorder? Or have you ever met anyone who lives with schizoaffective disorder? It’s not surprising if you haven’t heard of schizoaffective disorder, as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports only 0.3% of the US population--or 981,600 people--will get it during their lifetimes. Living with schizoa...

Psychopathy and sociopathy are perhaps two of the most confused terms in the fields of psychology and criminology. While these terms sound very similar, almost identical, they do, in fact, differ in their characteristics. Both disorders are categorized as Antisocial Personality Disorders in the The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as they share maj...

Are you dealing with a narcissist right now? Narcissists are masters of sabotage, deceit, and emotional manipulation. While Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is only present in a very rare few, a lot more people actually have narcissistic tendencies that can make them just as dangerous to be around as someone with NPD. This is why so many of us, unfortunately, find ourselves falling for them...

Are you wondering how to make friends? If you have no friends and you're wondering why, this video may give you some insights. Friendships, like any type of relationship, start with self-love. Do you agree? In the different phases of our lives, we tend to form friendships or relationships with the people we meet. These friendships or relationships that are short-lived due to various reasons ca...

Gifted is often a word we hear in school. Typically we associate these people as the kids that receive straight A’s, but this isn’t always the case. There are many individuals who possess amazing capabilities that go unnoticed, which includes spiritually gifted people and creative people. These people have the same unique abilities and challenges as other gifted people but may slip through the cra...

Did you know, your body will go into survival mode – activating the “lizard” part of your brain - if ANYthing overloads it to indicate your demise might be imminent? This can include things like prolonged grief, severe abuse, or prolonged burnout. This Survival State is like booting in safe mode: Essential Functions ONLY! Not sure if you’re in survival mode or just lazy? Here are some signs to hel...

Four temperaments is a proto-psychological theory that suggests that there are four fundamental personality types, sanguine (enthusiastic, active, and social), choleric (short-tempered, fast, or irritable), melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet), and phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful).

Have you ever wondered if you are surrounded by the right people? Knowing whether someone is truly a nice person is difficult since it would require you to be close enough to them to understand their personalities and behavioral traits. Because of this, a lot of fake people get away with being labeled as “nice”. So, this video will be focusing on some of the most common traits that fake “nice” peo...

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, regulate, and healthily express your emotions combined with a high level of empathy. Everyone has differing levels of emotional intelligence based on their individual past experiences. But emotional intelligence can also be built over time through introspection, empathy-building exercises, and personal growth. Your emotional intelligence level c...

Have you heard of fearful avoidant attachment or an avoidant personality disorder? Attachment theory describes the different ways people can act in a relationship. When someone has an avoidant attachment style, they are uncomfortable with growing emotionally bonded or close to someone else. It can actually be broken down into two subcategories: dismissive-avoidant and fearful-avoidant. Wondering i...

Do you tend to get lost in life and start living it in a state where you feel like nothing is changing? Do you feel like you're just basically repeating the same things every day without actually progressing towards your life goals? It’s normal to feel like you are stuck, and that’s okay. The important part is taking action whenever you feel like things are not going the right way, or not going at...

Unhealed relationship trauma is far deeper than you being relationship-challenged. The difference between trauma and stressful situations is subtle but important. Stressful situations end and leave fewer exit wounds than in traumatic situations. A traumatic situation involves a great deal of fear, terror, and powerlessness. The stress involved in a traumatic situation tends to be harsh and ongoing...

Emotional manipulators are people who, whether they realize it or not, use emotions as weapons. They get what they want in their relationships no matter the cost. If it takes playing the victim or blaming the other person, they’ll do it without batting an eye. If they have to give the cold shoulder or tear down their partner’s confidence, they’ll do that too. It seems scary if you’ve never experie...

Emotional abuse is more common than physical or verbal abuse but may be reported less because it is harder to prove, this includes narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, emotional blackmail, and so on. Emotional abuse is behavioral and emotional tactics that are used to attack the target’s sense of control or sense of self. Are you wondering if emotional abuse played a role in any friendships or relatio...

Experiences reported include difficulty breathing due to a weighted chest, feelings of panic and fear. Sleep paralysis has been a widespread point of fascination for many years. Some have claimed the cause to be stemming from a demon, spirit, and even part of the alien abduction experience. What do you think is true? Have you experienced sleep paralysis before?

In memory of Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain and anyone who's taken their own lives. Psych2Go strives to be a community where everyone can be heard and helped. Our vision to be the go to platform whenever someone is suffering and need solutions or a community.

Along with communication problems, negative, insecure thoughts are also the root of what breaks relationships. Psychologist Jeffrey Bernstein states that while it’s crucial for both partners to develop listening skills and learn to hear each other out by reflecting on the needs of their significant other, he also points out the underlying toxic thoughts we often keep to ourselves that aren’t openl...

psychology, but even after decades of research, there’s still so much we don’t know about love. A romantic relationship can be hard to navigate, and we’re often guilty of complicating things even more with our drama and overthinking. Are you looking for dating advice on how to get into a relationship? Do you think you might be hurting your chances at true love? Have you had a long list of failed r...

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INFJ is the rarest MBTI personality type out there, making up less than 1% of the population. Being the rarest type, they're often perceived as mysterious and private to those they aren’t well acquainted with. INFJs have tendencies to watch their language to avoid hurting someone. Disclaimer: The MBTI is a personality inventory designed to roughly identify a person’s personality type, split into 1...

Do you find yourself constantly comparing your life with others? If you’re avidly checking up on old classmates, your ex, or even your friends on Instagram or Facebook, let’s be real here——are you really “just curious,” or does it come from a dark place of self-doubt? It’s normal to get insecure every once in a while, but when it’s on overdrive, it can destroy you. Here are 10 signs insecurities a...