The NeuroPsych Trigger

"Sometimes the worst place you can be is your own head" If we go by the explanation given in dictionary - overthinking is a natural human tendency where we think too much about something, too often or for too long. It leads to a tangled web of anxious thoughts, stress, and wasted time. Overthinking happens when our thoughts get in the way of what's important and hinder our ability to make rational decisions. Hello and welcome, thinkers! Just as philosophers rigorously question the most fundamental assumptions about reality, overthinkers may be exhibiting an intense intellectual curiosity and a commitment to rationality. Their endless questioning, while frustrating, arises from a place of wanting to fully understand complex issues. This can present as very "rational" behavior, akin to the philosophical skeptic who refuses to accept anything less than absolute certainty. The problem with overthinking, from a philosophical standpoint, is that it fails to recognize ...

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where something just felt "off"? Maybe your coworker's eyes kept darting around the room, or your friend's arms were tightly crossed, even as they insisted "I'm fine." These subtle nonverbal cues are windows into the inner workings of the human mind - and understanding them can unlock a whole new level of communication. From a neuropsychological perspective, our body language is a direct reflection of the complex interplay between our brain, emotions, and social interactions. By learning to decode these nonverbal signals, we can gain profound insights into what others are really thinking and feeling, even when their words tell a different story. Hello and welcome thinkers! Imagine you're at a dinner party, and one of your guests seems unusually quiet and withdrawn. Rather than chalking it up to shyness, you notice their shoulders are hunched, their gaze is downcast, and their lips are pressed tightly tog...

As a woman, you know the drill all too well. One minute you're feeling on top of the world, the next you're a sobbing mess over a spilled latte. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a complex condition that affects many women during the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle, the time between ovulation and the start of menstruation. While the physical symptoms of PMS, such as bloating, cramps, and breast tenderness, are well-known, the neuropsychological aspects of this cyclical disorder are often overlooked. Hello and welcome back, Thinkers! In this blog post, we'll dive into the fascinating world of the "PMS brain" and explore how hormonal fluctuations can impact everything from your emotional regulation to your cognitive performance.  Emerging research has revealed that the structure of the brain undergoes subtle yet significant changes in sync with hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle. A study published in the preprint database bioRxiv found that the ...

The term was coined in the 1990s by an Australian sociologist named Judy Singer, who wanted to fight the stigma against people with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. She realized that these "neurological minorities" had brains that worked differently, but that didn't make them any less valuable or important.  Hello and welcome thinkers!  Neurodiversity is like a big, colorful garden filled with all sorts of unique and wonderful plants. Just like each plant has its own special way of growing and blooming, each person's brain works differently too. Neurodiversity celebrates these differences and recognizes that there's no one "right" way for a brain to function. In this garden, there are mainly two types of plants- neurodivergent and neurotypical. Neurodivergent plants are those that grow and bloom in their own special way, like the ones with extra-vibrant colors or unique shapes. Neurotypical plants are the ones that grow more like the "typ...

"I always try to cheer myself up by singing when I get sad. Most of the time, it turns out that my voice is worse than my problems." - Minion  Mental Health Awareness Week is a significant event in the global mental health calendar, taking place during the last week of May each year. This year, it falls on May 13 - 19, 2024. This week is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and wellbeing, reducing stigma, and providing support to those struggling with mental health issues. As we are coming near to the most awaited week dedicated to mental health, why not talk about its meaning, how important it is and theme for this year.  Hello and welcome thinkers, Mental health is an essential part of our overall health and wellbeing, yet it is often overlooked or stigmatized. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 1 billion people worldwide are living with a mental disorder, and 3 million people die each year due to the harmful use of alcohol. The COVID-19 ...

My family has always been worried about my sleeping position, which trust me is very weird (Not my family, my sleeping position XD). And I recently happened to read an article about sleeping position, because my mum forced me to check if my sleeping position had some negative side effects or not. Well, I couldn't find any of that, but what I found really made me curious and I kept reading about it for hours and hours (yeah that's a bit exaggerated). Anyway, I found something I genuinely couldn't have thought that it ever existed; What does your sleeping position talk about your mental and emotional health.  Hello and welcome thinkerzzzz! In this blog, we are going to explore the intricate connection between sleep and its impact on our mental, emotional, physical well-being. We will discover the hidden truths behind the way we rest and gain a deeper understanding of how our nighttime habits influence our daytime experiences and mental health. Different sleep positions are as...