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This Instagram Page Shares Fascinating Psychological Facts And Here’re 50 Of The Most Interesting Ones
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The focus on mental health is on the rise. People want to know more about the dos and don'ts when it comes to psychology-related matters. This is due to a mental health crisis that largely accelerated during the last couple of years.
The Instagram account 'Psychology Posts' provides insight and advice on the aforementioned topic. It shares tips ranging from minimizing anxiety to dopamine-inducing activities. It also distinguishes certain types of interpersonal communication and emphasizes how to best handle them. By raising awareness, this and similar pages create a positive attitude toward mental health and encourage individuals to seek help if needed.
Here we have gathered some interesting facts about mental health and psychology, shared by 'Psychology Posts'. Continue reading to gain more knowledge on these subjects. Or some interesting conversation starters!
Bored Panda has reached out to 'Psychology Posts'. They were kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down for our full interview with them.
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Mental illness is not as uncommon as you might think. Recent data shows that nearly 25% of adults in the US are affected by mental health-related problems. This type of a problem was also one of the main driving forces for creating 'Psychology Posts'. The founder told Bored Panda: “My reason for starting a psychology-related account on Instagram was a combination of personal mental health issues and an overall interest in psychology.”
“I got tinnitus at 18 years old. For those who don’t know what tinnitus is, it’s a constant ringing or buzzing sound in your ear that’s always there. The first three months after I got tinnitus, I felt like I just couldn’t rest, concentrate, or do anything but focus on the constant ringing sound in my ear. This led me to quite a dark place in my head. I wasn’t happy at all and I was struggling with the acceptance of my tinnitus at this young age.”
“This got me interested in learning how the brain works and in understanding why I was feeling the way I did. I started reading research articles and became fascinated by psychological research, and felt like more people needed to see this information.”
“When I was 19 years old, I decided to start posting these research findings on Instagram in a way that was short and easy to understand,” they added. Fast forward four years and now the account 'Psychology Posts' is one of the largest psychology communities online.
My BFF got the starving children in Africa speech. . She could be a real smarta$$. She told her mother to box it up and mail it to Africa. A comment like that will definitely get you grounded. She was. For a long time.
'Psychology Posts' covers a variety of topics. The informative uploads not only reveal signs of certain disorders, but also provide valuable tips and surprising facts. This way, the page brings attention to the many faces of mental health struggles.
The founder of the Instagram account said: “Raising awareness reduces the stigma around mental health and makes more people comfortable about opening up, and also encourages people to seek help if they feel like they need it. Whether this is with a friend, someone they trust, or a therapist. Opening up and talking about how you’re feeling is so important, and raising awareness stimulates this.”
“Raising awareness about mental health is more important than ever because of the mental health crisis we’re currently in. More people than ever are struggling with depression and anxiety, which is why I’ve recently co-founded Neurify, where we teach people to mentally thrive in our modern world,” they added.
We've long been aware of mental hygiene and its effect on our overall well-being. Even the Romans talked about it. In the first century AD, poet Juvenal famously wrote: Mens sana in corpore sano, which roughly translates to “a healthy mind in a healthy body”. Sadly, that's often easier said than done, but good physical health can help maintain a healthy headspace.
In addition to seeking professional help, 'Psychology Posts' emphasized five mental health fundamentals you could focus on: “1. Sleep. Lack of sleep is a leading cause of poor focus and anxiety, prioritizing time away from your phone and increasing your time spent asleep is key.”
“2. Exercise. Movement is a must, many of us could benefit from going for more walks, runs, and gym sessions."
"3. Nutrition. 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gut, so eat good quality foods.”
“4. Relationships. Relationships are what make us human. Intimate, in-person social experiences are vital."
"5. Progress. Our ancestors had to constantly be making progress to survive, our brains are wired for progression and love when we align with it.”
They told Bored Panda: “These five pillars all activate your happy hormones. Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. If you’d like to discover more ways to effectively trigger the production of your happiness chemicals, I highly recommend you to check out our research-backed and proven mental health formula called 'DOSE', and put yourself in a better headspace!”
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Not surprising! Pets sense when you are distressed and can be of great comfort. They also don't open their mouths and put their foot (or paw) in it by saying something tactless
It is crucial to attend to your mental well-being. However, sometimes handling certain situations or feelings can become overwhelming. Most people are not qualified to know exactly how to tackle them properly. That is why it is important to seek professional help as well.
When asked what advice they would give to people dealing with psychological difficulties, the 'Psychology Posts' creator said: “It’s hard to give psychological advice to everyone since everyone requires different solutions to their problems. But my first piece of advice would be to never self-diagnose. Try to seek out professional help instead. A therapist or counselor can help you identify the root causes of your difficulties and develop strategies to cope with them.”
I love listening to the rain when it's gently falling - last night's storm just had me worried about which of my trees might come down!
High levels of stress can also negatively affect your mental well-being. In the current fast-paced environment, work is often a major cause of this negative feeling. Therefore, it is essential to try and create a healthy work-life balance. Doing this would not only benefit your personal life but give you more time for the aforementioned activities, such as exercise or sleep.
Studies have proven the strong connection between stress and sleep. According to the American Psychological Association, people who spend less time resting feel more irritable and overwhelmed. They also show higher levels of stress. Some people feel it because they can’t get enough sleep; others can’t get enough sleep because they already feel stressed. This vicious circle demonstrates how crucial it is to follow a regular sleep schedule.
Smartphones are another cause of stress relating to a negative state of mind. This especially affects the younger generation because of the usage of social media. It creates social stress, which makes their mental well-being deteriorate.
but then i get cut off and i wonder how toxic i am. (see overthinking and obsessive thinking) 🥺
This is a hard pill for me to swallow. I do things for people because I want to, but I also hope they will be there for me if I need a shoulder to cry on.
Luckily, there are ways to ameliorate your mental health. In addition to the aforementioned fundamentals, each person can find methods to induce happiness that works best for them. For some, it might be spending time with their families, while others might find peace in knitting. Traveling is also a popular activity that boosts serotonin.
Childhood trauma is not an excuse to do bad things. I know from intimate experience we can choose to be better human beings. It seems to be the norm for criminals to blame childhood trauma for their bahaviour. They should throw that defense tactic right out the window at the get go. NO EXCUSE period,
"Sorry losers and haters, but my IQ is one of the highest - and you all know it! Please don't feel so stupid or insecure, it's not your fault." Donald Trump 5/8/2013
And turning 18 doesn't magically change the responses and habits you formed during your childhood. If I hear one more person say 'they're an adult they should know better' about someone struggling with poverty or other life struggles, I'm going to lose it. It is way easier to learn coping mechanisms, healthy habits and priorities as a child than to unlearn everything you know and rewrite it as an adult. I work around people on a serious high-horse who have no idea what struggle actually is, and they just sit around judging people.
Music is also a great stress reliever and a source of positive emotions. Whether it’s Bach you enjoy or singing your heart out to the Beatles, music stimulates your brain in the right way. White noise machines are also helpful to some people looking for a way to relax.
Reading this on the phone while eating, laying on my couch, on Bored Panda. One check out of 4.
Spending time with the ones you love can also help your mental well-being. Socializing reduces stress and, according to research in the US, people are happiest when they do it for 6-7 hours a day.
Yes, yes it is. I was in a relationship where he began just outright not caring about my feelings. I loved him very much, it was super painful and I had so many digestive issues and even developed a psoriasis spot on my arm. The stress and pain was so much. I finally got out of that relationship while simultaneously moving to another country and starting a graduate program. I also have mental health issues that react horribly to rejection/abandonment. I dealt with all that for months after being out of the relationship ... but it turns out this pain is actually less than being in that relationship. My digestive issues have lessened significantly and the spot on my arm healed. I had no idea I was under such an emotional toll that it created physical problems. It's pretty mind blowing.
Agreed from someone who experiences these (but really feels guilty saying I have an addiction)
These interesting facts only begin to describe the wonders of our mind. They also accentuate how important it is to take proper care of it. Make sure to pay close attention to your mental well-being and feel free to share how you look after it in the comments.
Easier said than done. I realise way too late and all I do is lay in bed
I have a feeling that almost everyone reading this is nodding their heads and saying, "me."
Or, and hear me out, we know that their beliefs are causing them to do stupid things like elect leaders who ban abortions or tank economies or cause millions to die when they don't listen to health officials. I'm secure in my beliefs and one of them is if your beliefs are causing you to take action that leads to a detrimental interference in the lives of those around you, you need to be called to the carpet.
Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can make me feel like I deserved it :-(
Hilariously, major depression often causes you to sleep/stay in bed all day! That's me!
Yep, that's why kids get insulted for having s**t mental health
In 90 % of time sarcasm is just waste of effort since most people are too dumb to understand it anyways
The key part of this is being alone without loneliness. Many people are not comfortable with being alone and therefore seek out relationships, these relationships don't stop the loneliness.
I posted this earlier, but it fits here too. A story that illustrates this perfectly: A teacher and a student are on a hill. The student points to the sky and says "Look! That bird is flying toward me!" The teacher slaps the hand away and says "That bird is not flying toward you - that bird is just flying!"
Yes! I left a friend group recently and got a lot of shame for it, but my mental health is much better now that they’re out of my life.
Hearing voices in your head is normal. Listening to them is quite common. Arguing with them... acceptable. It is only when you lose that argument that you are in trouble.
This is not good advice for people in the midst of trauma. Kind of the point of it is that you can't always control how your brain or body reacts. Obviously it's good to be proactive but I've seen this sort of advice make so many people feel guilty. You have to be in the right place for this advice to relevant.
Surely 'a key' to happiness. Not THE key. Different people enjoy doing different things. I like travelling but one of my sisters does not. She's a home-body, that's her comfort zone.
I really don't get this? Is it a good thing or a bad thing to tell your goals?
Im waiting the moment where i could sleep and relax without getting disturb
Did you try your best? Works wonders for getting your child to self-reflect. They know if they did and it holds them responsible, even if they don't share the answer with you.
That is some straight up malarkey. Poverty has nothing to do with gratitude. Not that gratitude isn't healthy (it is), but it cannot fix poverty, income inequality, chronic health issues, crappy families, abusive relationships, nutritional deficiencies, and a lack of government or social supports. Further having abundance has more to do with where and who you were born to and gratitude or lack of doesn't take that away.
Change is scary. Even good change. I take solace in the familiar, no matter how uncomfortable (MOST of the time)
Define "attractive".. to you? Or to a baby? For the first weeks babies cant see well.. what difference does that make?
I learned very late in life that mind-breaking anxiety I feel whenever someone isn't following "the rules" or is doing something that will make someone in authority unhappy, was a reaction to growing up in a somewhat volatile environment in which, if someone made the parent unhappy, we were ALL in trouble.
Yes, everything wrong with anyone can be helped universally by this OP. Nice to know they have everything figured out. I feel 100% better already!! Wow!! Why didn't I read this before?? I'm cured!!!
My new year’s resolution is to do one act of self love every day. Maybe that will help.
I learned very late in life that mind-breaking anxiety I feel whenever someone isn't following "the rules" or is doing something that will make someone in authority unhappy, was a reaction to growing up in a somewhat volatile environment in which, if someone made the parent unhappy, we were ALL in trouble.
Yes, everything wrong with anyone can be helped universally by this OP. Nice to know they have everything figured out. I feel 100% better already!! Wow!! Why didn't I read this before?? I'm cured!!!
My new year’s resolution is to do one act of self love every day. Maybe that will help.
