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Gaslighting appears to be a word used a lot in the media these days, but what is gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and emotional manipulation that's seen in abusive relationships. People who gaslight manipulate a person by forcing them to question their memories, their thoughts, their reality, and even their sanity. So, how do we recognize gaslighting? Here are a few examples....

A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Your heart pounds and you can’t breathe. You may even feel like you’re dying or going crazy. Left untreated, panic attacks can lead to panic disorder and other problems. They may even cause you to withdraw from normal activities. But panic attacks can be cured and the sooner you seek help, the better. With treatment, you can reduce...

Sometimes it is hard to tell if our relationship is moving too fast, especially when we are blinded by love. So, what is considered moving too fast in a relationship? How fast is too fast in a relationship? How do you know your butterflies are because of them and not from fear of doom? Here are 10 signs a relationship is moving too fast.

The honeymoon phase will be defined through three main qualities: idealization, passion, and lack of fighting. Can all of these three qualities be prolonged forever and with the same intensity at which they are found in the early stages of a relationship? Today, we've partnered up with Ana from Ana Psychology to create this video! In this video, we're going to talk about how to keep a relationship...

We have all experienced manipulation, such as emotional manipulation and gaslighting, from others. So it is highly possible that we have been manipulative to others at some point, even if we don’t realize we have. Unintentional manipulation is not uncommon and it probably happens more regularly than we are perhaps comfortable to know or admit. One study on non-Machiavellian manipulation suggests t...

Are you an introvert? In the current society, there is a belief that being extroverted is required for success. Have you ever feel like an outsider because of this “belief”? There are many others just like you, who share your feelings and go through the same struggles. To prove this and hopefully help you feel better knowing that you are not alone, here are common struggles that only introverts ca...

Are they into me? Do they like me back? Figuring out whether or not someone is interested in you can be difficult and confusing. There are many signals, but you are not sure if it is purely platonic or something more. Are you looking for some dating advice on how to recognize if someone is attracted to you? In this video, let's look at the common things people unconsciously do when they are highly...

Does someone seem extra friendly, kind and touchy towards you? In this video, we cover some physical signs someone likes you as well as psychological signs they like you. Pay close attention, because you might just be getting a date!

When someone you love has died, is there such thing as moving on? Grief is not easy. It takes time. Grief is not something that we want to avoid feeling either. Grief is part of our journey and human experience. To fight grief is to fight what's natural. Instead, let grief guide you to be a more powerful being.

Anxiety is defined as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome” and in psychology, also when perceiving a real or imagined threat. Stress is commonly defined as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension” that people experience when there are negative or emotionally and physically draining circumstances. So what are the physical anxiety symptoms?...

What is intelligence? Have you ever wondered whether you were smarter than average? It turns out that a few of your behaviors might give you some answers! In this video, we'll be exploring some of the signs you're actually smarter than most people.

At times, we can feel stress and anxiety reach new levels. You may have felt overwhelmingly stressed that you wouldn’t turn in an assignment on time, or you may have felt an abrupt feeling of anxiety wash over you as you walked over to a class podium for a presentation. Or perhaps your stress and anxiety seem constant and unrelenting. It may be difficult to do seemingly simple tasks all because yo...

How do you tell if someone is playing mind games in relationships, or just not interested? Well, if you find yourself walking around eggshells just to talk with them, or they're unpredictable and passive-aggressive, they might have a secret agenda they're trying to fulfill; they might be trying to control your feelings and use you to get what they want. Here are 10 signs someone is playing mind ga...

Do you believe in a soulmate or the ideal partner? Is compatibility in a relationship built? Or is it something that you naturally have with someone when you meet them? In this video, we put together a few signs that she may be the one or he may be the one for you. Comment below if you agree with these relationship tips.

Have you ever fallen victim to a narcissist? Narcissists are smart, manipulative and will not give up on achieving what they want to. Outsmarting a Narcissist is considered to be science; you can’t use rational logic because unfortunately, the narcissistic brain is pathological. Narcissist's brains don’t work the same as our brains. We have to understand what makes the narcissist tick; what they a...

Do you overthink a lot? When you’re got something big on your mind, being called an overthinker makes you feel invalidated, frustrated, and disappointed in yourself. But how do you know whether or not you’re overthinking? In this video, we’ve put together an objective list, designed to give you perspective on your own thoughts. We hope this helps!

Self-harm, also known as self-injury, is defined as the intentional, direct injuring of body tissue, done with or without suicidal intentions. There are so many misconceptions about self-injury. Among them, people who self-injure are really trying to commit suicide. In reality, self-injury is the act of physically hurting yourself on purpose without the intent of committing suicide. If you know so...

This is a very sensitive topic, and we hesitated a while before releasing it, but we feel it's so important. And sometimes, facing the truth is what allows us to take the right action. If you're someone wondering if someone is using you, then this video might be for you. Signs he or she could be using you could include manipulation tactics like: 1) Making it hard for you to say no 2) Using excuses...

Are you emotionally repressed?  Do you have repressed emotions? Have you ever gone through childhood trauma or unhealed trauma in general? Not know how to deal with these unpleasant emotions and trauma, can lead them to become more intense, persistent, and problematic. Not only that, suppressing our feelings only leads us to feel more isolated and possibly depressed. If you're hiding your fee...

What is emotional flatlining? We do these things because they’re enjoyable and we get pleasure out of them. However, what if you stopped feeling enjoyment out of normally fun activities? This is what’s known as anhedonia, otherwise recognized as emotional flatlining. The resulting numbness of this condition can be overwhelming and scary, however, it’s something that not everyone knows about. In th...

With Valentines Day coming up, are you looking for some signs that your crush might be interested in you? Signs that your crush likes you may include: looking at you very intensely, being vulnerable with you, smiling a lot at you, making time for you, imitating your behaviour. Do you agree with these signs? Some of these behaviour could be subconscious!

Mania is a type of love that is described as a possessive or obsessive love that can lead to extreme jealousy and codependency. Mania is caused by an imbalance of love and insecurities by two people. But the good news is, even if you find yourself in one of the styles of love that Lee describes, you won’t stay there forever. People ebb and flow in and out of these styles of love. Now, let’s explor...

Do you have a crush on an introvert, or yourself relate to being an introvert? Dating or liking an introvert doesn't have to be hard. We have you covered. If you know someone who could benefit from this video, please share.

 Have you ever struggled to find out whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert? Do you constantly feel like it’s up to the context and situation whether you feel like one or the other? Those are good signs you are an ambivert, and we have found more that might indicate you’re neither introvert nor extrovert, but somewhere in between. These are 11 signs you are an ambivert.

Emotional attraction is a key ingredient in what makes us our bonds with those around us so meaningful and intimate. Are you looking for dating advice and flirting tips on how to find out whether someone you like is not just physically attracted to you, but emotionally as well? Or whether you're attracted to someone emotionally? Here are 8 tell-tale signs that can help you better understand if wha...