When is anxiety helpful in our lives? How can we tell the difference between anxiety and concern? What part do fear and worry play overall? Many of my friends and Medium readers ask, “Isn’t anxiety sometimes useful? Don’t I need to worry about possible problems?” In one of my articles on anticipatory anxiety, I explain how our brains are made […]
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of TikToks and videos talking about something called pathological demand avoidance. I didn’t know about it before, but now. Let’s delve into it. What is it, exactly? Pathological demand avoidance, or PDA, is something many people with Autism have, but others can have it too. Some say it’s a strong need for independence. It’s […]
On the internet, a lot of people talk about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Some share their own stories, and writers like me also contribute. But there are also a bunch of wrong ideas floating around that can be hurtful, stigmatizing, and untrue. So, let’s clear things up by sharing six true facts about BPD. First point In a book from […]
