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Have you ever been so unhappy or stressed to the point where every part of you and it’s so uncomfortable and painful? We’ve all probably experienced it at some point, but what exactly is it? One name for it is an aching soul. We’ve come to think of the soul as the spiritual part of who we are, the internal essence of our being, and when it’s dealing with suffering, things can get pretty bad. The f...

Have you ever wonder if you're subconsciously sabotaging your relationships? If so, watch here to find out the signs you might be killing your relationships before they even start. Writer: Kayleigh H. Script Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Sam Rain (https://twitter.com/sadsamrain) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong If you have any topic requests or stories t...

Ever felt that your own company is much more fulfilling than others? Would you rather be left alone often? Having a strong affection and preference for solitude, and to be alone is also known as Isolophilia. This is not necessarily a negative term either, or something that has negative effects. In this video, we'll be discussing Isolophilia, what it is, the feelings associated with it, and how it...

Lucid dreaming is when we become aware while in a dream. It allows you to control what you experience, see, and do in your dream. However, just because you can do anything in a lucid dream, there are a few things you should never do while lucid dreaming. In this video, we will be diving deep into the things you should avoid doing in your lucid dreams. Disclaimer: We would like to clarify that we d...

Do you suspect someone may secretly hate you? It's hard to tell when they are hating you in secret because they may try their best to act like they don't hate you. When pure instincts fail us, it’s time we use our psychological knowledge and examine the universal language that is - body language. To help you answer that question, we've made this video to discuss the signs someone may secretly hate...

Conflict and difficulty are inevitable in any kind of relationship. Frustrating circumstances can make even the strongest and happiest of couples start to second guess their relationship and ask themselves whether or not it’s even worth it. Are you in a situation where you're unsure about your relationship but you don't want to spend the rest of your life regretting your decision and pining over “...

Are you dating a toxic person? When we are in love, we tend to see the good in them and hope that our love, care, and support will change them for the better. We ignore all the red flags of dating. Are you looking for relationship advice on how to draw the line between compassion and exploitation? Is someone worth sacrificing your mental health and self-love for? Watch this video to see if you ide...

Do you know someone who might have a manipulative personality? What does it mean to be manipulative? Manipulation involves the use of deception or underhand methods to achieve personal aims. Manipulative people love to control, change, and warp the behaviors or perceptions of others. Do you anyone in mind who you think people be a manipulative person, but you aren't sure? To help you with that, le...

There’s a difference between experiencing anxiety and having an anxiety disorder: feelings of nervousness or restlessness will go away, but sufferers of anxiety disorders get nearly no break from their symptoms. Do you struggle with anxiety every day, but it feels like the people around you don't understand what you're going through? Do you feel isolated and alone in your situation? In this video,...

In our previous video, we made a video on the things mentally strong people don't do. But what about the things they do? Are you looking to strengthen your mindset – maybe improve your psychological game for gain? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Sure, we exercise for physical health benefits, but what about your mind? You deserve to be more mentally fit as well. Here are a few grea...

Have you gone through trauma? If you suffer from lasting effects of trauma like negative self-talk and low self-esteem, your internal beliefs might be hurting your mental health. To help you become more aware of these beliefs to better your mental health, we made this video. Disclaimer: This video is for informative purposes only and is not meant to diagnose PTSD. If you think you need help, reach...

Do you ever wonder if you look attractive to others? Those with low self-esteem may believe they’re not as good-looking as they appear. When really, they’re forgetting the qualities that make them great. You may just have forgotten that you look more appealing to others than you think. So here are a few signs you indeed look better than you think. Don't think you're attractive? This video will con...

Did you know that your gut health has an impact on your mental health? A far greater one than you may realize. Research shows that the microbiota living in your gut communicates with neurotransmitters in your brain and vice versa via the vagus nerve. Watch this video to learn about the foods you should avoid if you have depression. We also made another video on the foods you should avoid if you ha...

Do your parents say toxic things to you? This video are of things that parents should say to you instead. We also made a video on the things parents should never say to their children: https://youtu.be/I8VNA55S-7I Writer: Joshua Munoz Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Sun Biscuit YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References Raisingchildren. Praise, enco...

Are people ignoring me? Why are they ignoring me? Does it feel like people aren’t listening or paying attention to you? Being ignored is a painful feeling, especially when it’s coming from people that you know and love. It can be confusing as to why it’s happening. Want to understand why and so that you can do what you can to remedy it? This video might give you some clarity. Disclaimer: If you ca...

Everyone faces different challenges when growing up. While some children can flourish and become well-adjusted adults, others may not be so blessed with ideal conditions. And while you love them for the most part, a big attribute to this disfunction is how your parents raised you. So here are some common parenting mistakes that negatively affect their children’s growth. DISCLAIMER: This video is n...

In this fast-paced world of competition, it can become easy to lose track of what success means to you, personally. Does success mean joy and fulfillment? Riches and fortune? We usually place successful people on an unrealistic pedestal that may mislead us into thinking they are perfect. Other times, the pedestal can actually distract from the reality of their success and how they achieved it in t...

If you feel you or someone you know might have been emotionally neglected as a child, please watch this video. Child abuse doesn’t always leave marks and bruises but instead makes you grow up with invisible scars. Even if this kind of abuse doesn’t show on the outside, it can impact your whole life, even after you’re long gone from your childhood home. This kind of abuse is called childhood emotio...

Are you a scaredy cat or are you not afraid of anything? Fall somewhere in between? Here are 5 interesting things about why we get scared and even why we don't. When scared, our instinctual survival response kicks into action. This floods our body with hormones and neurotransmitters, making us stronger and faster. Adrenaline is a hormone that plays a huge factor in feeling fear, and gives us t...

Learn some ways to get over your ex, and some easy tips to recover quickly from the stages of a break up! Our 9 tips for getting over your ex is applicable for both guys and girls. We recommend that you cut off contact with your ex-lover. It also helps to take up a new hobby, and to treat yourself by practicing self-care and wellness activities! It's also great to be real with yourself, and to...

Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know, Ernest Hemingway. Why is it that intelligent people find it harder to be happy? Apparently, intelligent people are more likely to over-analyze, set higher standards, be more self critical, be misunderstood, and have mental health issues (depression or be bipolar). Do you find these to be true? or know someone who is? Share your thoughts i...

Do you have a crush on someone, and wonder if it's an unhealthy or a healthy crush? Here are seven types of unhealthy crushes! It does not matter if you have a crush on a K-Pop idol, your friend, or your neighbor; you should always consider whether or not it is a healthy or an unhealthy crush. A crush can be unhealthy if you crush on someone who is already in a relationship, or if you crush on...

Are you somebody with trust issues? Did you have a bad past or upbringing that led you to believe that you can't trust people? If so, we created this video to help you deal with trust issues in relationships and hopefully help you break free. If you find this video helpful, feel free to share it with someone who might need it. References: Bundrant, M. (2018, April 14). 10 Signs You Have Trust...

Emotional development refers to the ability to recognize, express, and manage feelings at different stages of life and to have empathy for the feelings of others. Sometimes, this can be referred to as emotional intelligence. Healthy emotional development can set you up for a life of success when it comes to managing yourself and those around you. This passage is exclusively from our Psych2Go Magaz...

Find out what your ideal careers are based on your personality. Depending on whether we are more introverted or extroverted, conscientious or agreeable, opened or closed, our personality can determine what career is most suited for us. Here's a link the quiz: https://psych2go.net/quiz-what-career-should-you-have/ References: Lopaze, K. (2018). How to Find Your Career Type Based on Your Persona...