Many who are unfamiliar with the disorder often associate it with purely ‘perfectionism’. Some individuals may even think they’re “so ‘OCD’” due to perfectionist traits, which can be harmful to those who actually suffer from OCD. To raise awareness on this issue, here's the difference. Writer: Mic
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which a person has unwanted intrusive and repetitive thoughts that become obsessions. These obsessions cause sufferers to do things to alleviate thoughts, a behavior called compulsion. Since these learned rituals only provide temporary relief, the
Are your thoughts making you depressed without realizing it? In our social media society, negative self talk has in many ways become the norm, and it’s easy to fall into a pattern of constantly comparing yourself to others or setting unrealistically high expectations for yourself. While these practi
We’ve probably all seen people pick at their skin before, whether it’s at a pimple, scab, or at dry, flaky skin. However, not everyone who picks at their skin has a serious problem. So, what differentiates normal skin picking from abnormal skin picking — one that becomes a disorder? This video will
"Am I socially awkward?" Have you ever been labelled as awkward or snobbish, but in reality, you just feel tense around people? If so, you may be shy, not awkward. While it’s true that shyness and social awkwardness may have characteristics that overlap, but there are some key differences that set t
Do you suspect that you grew up with toxic family members? Toxic relationships, or toxic people can come from the people closest to you: your toxic family. If you suspect that you have toxic parents, toxic siblings, and looking for tips on how to deal with toxic family, then this video is for you.
We talk a lot about signs of toxic friendships in psych2go's videos, but we haven't yet talked about signs that you might actually be the toxic friend. When you recognize and take responsibility for the faults that might be you, you can become a better friend for someone. In this video, we share sig
If you clicked on this video, chances are you have questions about you being a narcissist. Do you think you’re too self-involved or are you too attached to the idea of receiving admiration? Sometimes, these are actually not an indicator of NPD, but rather a personal call for help. Friendly disclaim
Most families have that one family member or relative who people try to avoid. But, toxicity can also describe family systems. In this video, we talk about some examples of toxic family dynamics. DISCLAIMER: If you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on
Laziness and burnout aren't always easy to distinguish; burnout is described as "a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to chronic stress and an inability to cope with it." Burnout can be masked by a few signs. Here are a few that tell you it's not laziness, but burnout. #burno
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 bet
Have you been feeling a bit unlike yourself? Has it been harder to keep healthy habits and to connect with your loved ones the way you’d hope? If so, there’s a chance you’re coping with some emotional distress that you’re suppressing or might not even be aware of. But having self-awareness can help
