Serial Killers

Countess Erszebet Bathory was a breathtakingly beautiful, unusually well-educated woman, married to a descendant of Vlad Dracula of Bram Stoker fame. In 1611, she was tried - though, being a noblewom...

What is Narcissism?

A pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance and ...

The Cyber Narcissist

To the narcissist, the Internet is an alluring and irresistible combination of playground and hunting grounds, the gathering place of numerous potential Sources of Narcissistic Supply, a world where ...

Time Out of Mind

Let us first consider the role of time in our lives, then let us consider that role in terms of mental illness. Buddhists and Hindus, among others, propose that time does not actually exist. The West...

Erickson's Theory of Human Development

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Identity Crisis” before. It’s thought of as a conflict of self and society and its introduction came from one of the most famous psychoanalyst of the 20th century. Si...

Creating A Winning Mindset

Do you know anyone who always wins? Sure you know that person, everything just works out for them. They go into business and they are an instant success. They enter the dating scene and their phone r...

Emotional Intelligence: The Basics

Emotions are pervasive in our daily existence. From the time we wake up to the time we retire to bed, we experience emotions.

The Joan of Arc Complex

Sometimes I think that I have a mental health problem and that at any minute the pharmaceutical companies are going to develop a cute little green star-shaped pill to cure me of my ailment. I call i...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Tips

FIVE DON'T DO'S How to Avoid the Wrath of the Narcissist Never disagree with the narcissist or contradict him Never offer him any intimacy Look awed by whatever attribute matters to him (f...

Gay Men Psychology

Gay men are said to be usually third or further born from the same mother. You might wish to check it out sometime. I am first born therefore less likely to become gay; also both my parents and all grandparents first born as well. What is your birth order?

Parapsychology: Maximizing Effectivity Of Targeted Controlled Remote Viewing Techniques

Article discussing various ways to maximize Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) session results...

Waking Up in the Middle of a Good Dream

When the brain is asleep and in REM dream mode it has distinct patterns not found in normal waking states. When people who are dreaming are hooked up to machines the REM mode of sleep is quite evident. Have you ever woke up in the middle of a really good dream?

Kids and Lifebooks: Tips for Social Workers

Social workers: Learn how to help foster children understand their past and then move onto their future by creating a Lifebook.Bolster this child's self esteem with a book all about them.

Nature VS Nurture - Theories of Personality in 21st Century

Is your personality natural, nurtured or spiritual? Strong criticism on nature vs nurture theories. Genome, Quantum Physics and Determinism have been analyzed. Most of the personality claims don't stand the test of modern discoveries. The riddle has become complex since ever.