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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder that affects about 1-3% of the population. People with BPD struggle with self-image, and their behavior and view of others can change quickly as they battle waves of sadness, anger, or anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, BPD may be linked to traumatic events, brain chemistry, and family history, but...

Maladaptive Dreaming (MD) is a psychiatric condition that causes intense daydreaming and fantasizing that distracts a person from their real life. Maladaptive daydreaming disturbs everyday functioning, which includes academics, work, and other regular activities. Do you find yourself emersed in daydreams? Daydreaming can be harmless, creative, and fun, but excessive daydreaming can negatively inte...

A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. The most common types of personality disorders that you may have heard of are: borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial pers...

Have you ever heard of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, also known as OCPD? What are the differences between (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) OCD and OCPD? To learn more about  Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, we've collaborated with Choosing Therapy to create this video! If you find this video helpful, do consider sharing this to others to raise awareness!    Dis...

Do you struggle with anxiety? When was the last time you felt completely at peace with your life and self? Are you always overwhelmed by negative thoughts? Identifying which thoughts are fear-based and false is the first step in shifting your mindset, which then helps shift your self-image and life as a whole.  So, here are a few common lies your anxiety may try to trick you into believing an...

Have you ever felt detached from the world, or felt like you don't belong in your own body when you look down at your hands? The psychological disorder depersonalization and derealization is this phenomenon more intense and prolonged. Depersonalization is when you feel cut off from yourself, and derealization is when you feel cut off from the world. Both the causes and treatment methods for both d...

Do suspect that someone may be taking advantage of your kindness? If this thought hasn’t crossed your mind, it’s still better to stay informed and secure with yourself, rather than feeling doubtful of a questionable or unsafe relationship with someone. Here are some ways that someone may be using your goodwill against you.    DISCLAIMER:  Keep in mind that this video serves as gener...

Previously, we made a video on the signs you're an INFJ. But what are the signs you're NOT an INFJ? What makes someone an INFJ– the rarest personality type in the world? Out of the groups of personality types, the two most similar and mistyped are INFJ and INTJ. They are both reserved, intuitive, goal-oriented, and big-picture thinkers. However, the difference lies in how each approaches the world...

Maladaptive daydreaming is a type of daydreaming that can interfere with your ability to carry out daily tasks, including your academics, work, and other regular activities. Mmaladaptive daydreaming occurs in people’s lives who have suffered from severe trauma. Daydreaming can be harmless, creative, and fun. However, too much of anything can be bad for you. Our team at Psych2Go will present you th...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention or hyperactivity that interferes with functioning and development. Though ADHD is diagnosed during childhood, it can also affect adults. To help you understand more about ADHD, here are the signs and symptoms that you should look out for.   Disclaimer: This video is for educational purpo...

There’s actually a lot of overlap between laziness and burnout that can make it difficult to differentiate between the two. Burnout is defined as “a negative state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress and an inability to cope with it.” To educate ourselves and better understand the nature of burnout, especially when we ourselves are at risk, here are a few tell-...

Trauma can be a very difficult thing to deal with because it makes us feel overwhelmed and helpless. Have you ever had a traumatic experience before? Trauma is more than just life-or-death situations. Aside from all the accidents and natural disasters we see on the news, trauma can come from experiences of violence, bullying, assault, physical or emotional abuse.  Sadly, some people never hea...

Have you ever thought back to all the lies your parents told you? Some may be pretty serious, others may seem not so harmful. Well here at Psych2go, we’re about to reveal the truth behind these seemingly harmless lies. Here are some lies your parents probably told you.

What is paranoid personality disorder? Do you know of someone who is always so suspicious of everything? What about someone who thinks that everyone has malevolent intentions? Patterns of persistent distrust and suspicion are characteristic of paranoid personality disorder, also known as PPD. In this video, we’ll discuss the traits of paranoid personality disorder.    Disclaimer: This vi...

Are you in a controlling relationship? Controlling relationships can be hard to spot, especially when you're in one. Control is actually a form of emotional abuse that can cause permanent damage to the person's psyche and mental health, as well as the relationship itself. Being in a controlling relationship for a long amount of time can also increase the likelihood of depression, low self-esteem,...

Have you ever spent too much time on something and before you know it, it's midnight? Do you often get attached to other things when you know you have other things worth your time waiting? You may not even realize some of these things are time-wasters when you start them. To help you become more self-aware, here is a list of ten of the biggest time wasters. Are you guilty?

Have you ever wondered what different types of kisses actually mean? From the light peck to the passionate French kiss, there are several types of kisses. Each type actually has a different meaning that could give you a little insight into your relationship with your partner. So, to help you find out what your partner actually is thinking when they give you a light kiss, or a sweet peck, here are...

Mental disorders are classified as medical conditions that affect your moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Mental disorders vary from person to person and can last either short or long term. You’ve likely heard of conditions like Schizophrenia or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder before – you know someone diagnosed with one of these mental disorders. However, while the names of these disorders are common,...

Have you ever wondered if you’re attractive? How can you tell if you are attractive, even if you don’t see yourself as so? Well, here are a few signs you really are attractive - even if you don’t think you are!

Throughout your lifetime, have you ever wondered the meaning behind bisexuality? Being bisexual means being attracted to more than just one sex or gender. In a lot of cases, bisexuality can be explained in many types. Depending on the context, some may include pansexual, gender fluid, or omnisexual as equivalent as bisexuality as well.    Disclaimer: The points that are made in this vide...

An introvert has no shortage of admirable traits. They are creative, intelligent, and independent souls with a loving and gentle heart. Does that sound like you? Despite these number of good traits, not all is pretty for an introvert. In the video, let's explore some of the dark sides of introverts. Disclaimer: No introvert is alike, but there’s a tendency for them to share similar personality qui...

The concept of personality is something that has always fascinated the psychology community. What makes us who we are? Why do some people behave and act in certain ways? How is our personality different from the people around us? In a previous video, we talked about the Myers-Briggs test. If you haven’t already watched this video, you can check it out after watching this one. But in this video, we...

Consider sharing this video with your parents to help raise awareness and make childhood depression, not a stigma.    The percentage of adults who experienced any symptoms of depression was highest among those aged 18–29 (21.0%), followed by those aged 45–64 (18.4%) and 65 and over (18.4%), and lastly, by those aged 30–44 (16.8%). Up to 3% of children and 8% of adolescents in the U.S. ha...

Social Anxiety Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense feelings of worry and distress in social situations. Do you know how to spot the difference between shyness and social anxiety? It’s very easy to mistake having social anxiety as just being shy. So, here are 8 clear signs you might have social anxiety. Also, as a disclaimer, do not use this video to self diagnosed social anxie...

Your intelligence is much more than what grade you got on your math test. In fact, Psychologist Howard Gardner divided intelligence into 9 intelligence types. These are: spatial intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, naturalistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, musical intelligence, intra-personal intelligence, linguistic intelligence, existential intelligence, and bodily-kines...