We've all had those moments where we feel the overwhelming urge to check and then re-check something. We either space out or forget if we already looked, and so we double check on it just to make sure. It's normal and natural, unless you are constantly and compulsively repeating the behavior and thoughts to the point that you become obsessed with it.
OCD is a mental disorder where those who suffer from it perform rituals and activities in specific ways that make sense in their minds, but to normal people it just seems strange or off. It's estimated that over 3.3 million American adults have OCD at any given time, with men and women equally affected. There are many different compulsions, signs, and symptoms associated with having the disorder but one of the most common ones is perfectionism.
Perfectionists are quick to notice all of the small details that most others would either overlook or completely miss altogether. It's like they have laser vision in the way that they're able to hone in on the smallest flaws or mistakes, no inaccuracy gets past them. They pay extremely close attention to everything and so they often double or triple check stuff in order to avoid even the possibility of missing something important.
While only a doctor can determine and diagnose you with OCD, there are other ways to explore and see how OCD you may be. This quiz is one of them. It looks at how your eyes, brain, and mind evaluate certain images and examines how you experience different levels of disorder. If you don't have OCD then practically all of the shapes that follow in this quiz will appear to be identical. Even so, one of them is different in either shape, color, or position, so try your eyes at it now and see how sensitive your OCD radar is!
Psychological age is not necessarily equal to chronological age. For example, a person can have a psychological age that exceeds their chronological age, if they feel older than they really are. Answer 8 quick questions and this test will reveal your psychological age.
Games like this could actively improve your brain power. Due to the everyday duties of our life, parts of our brain can become a little unused. As we get older it becomes more important than ever to ensure that we use all the parts of brain and keep them functioning until we get into our much older years. Look at the dots and pick the one in the middle. Did you pass? Let us know in comments.
When it comes to the types of people in our lives who are simply not good for us, narcissist manipulators rank among the top most toxic of all. They're the individuals who care only about themselves and who stop at nothing to get exactly what they want.
As such, a narcissist will always selfishly place their own needs, desires, and emotions first when making decisions and they won't think twice about using people for their own advantage. They are relentless in their quest for personal power and success which is why they're so manipulative, deceitful, and bad to be around.
If you've ever had the misfortune of having to deal with a manipulative narcissist then you should be well aware of just how exploitative and driven they can be. By knowing their tactics and how they operate, you can counteract the negative effects of their behavior and protect yourself. Here are 7 ways in which narcissists manipulate and use others to their advantage:
1. They Play The Victim.
Narcissists love playing mind games and pretending to be a victim is one of their favorites. They get more attention and pity from others when they lead them to believe they are sick, in trouble, or need help. When you feel sorry for them you're more likely want to help them out, and that's exactly what they want. They also use this tactic as a way to justify or excuse their terrible behavior. Also, by turning your focus away from all the negative, deceitful things they've done, they make you less guarded and therefore more open to even more manipulation on their end.
2. They Use Aggression And Intimidation.
One thing that all narcissists use is scare tactics. They employ everything from subtle, underhand threats to overt physical violence in order to bully others into giving in and bending to their will. More often than not the intimidation is psychological and emotional in nature. They might keep you from seeing family and friends or always put you down and verbally assault you because it makes them feel dominant and in control.
3. They Downplay Your Accomplishments.
When you first meet a narcissist they often hide their true colors and come off as actually quite charming. They compliment and build you up just so they can tear you down later. When that happens it's as if a switch gets suddenly flipped and all of those kind words go out the door. They will devalue your accomplishments and pride so that you work extra hard to regain their favor and please them.
4. They Guilt You Into Thinking Everything Is Your Fault.
They blame you for all of their bad behavior along with all of the trouble and repercussions it brings with it. No matter what the facts or situation may be, it's inevitably your fault.
5. They Only Talk About Themselves.
It's a dead give away you're dealing with a narcissist when all that the person talks about is anything and everything related to them. They have nothing good to say about anything else and can drone on endlessly about themselves. When you do finally get a word in and switch the topic, they will steer the focus right back to them as if they didn't even hear a word you said in the first place.
6. They Use Triangulation.
This is when a narcissist, you, and one other person are all involved in a triangular mind game of sorts. The other person is brought in by the narcissist after they have been led to believe that you are in the wrong or the problem. Basically, by pitting you and a third party against each other the heat is taken off the narcissist, as is any blame, and they get off scot-free. The other person will also stand up for and support them and this feeds right into their need to be liked and perceived as right all the time.
7. They Never Change.
Once a narcissist, always a narcissist. They will continue to act shallow, manipulate, and deceitful until the day they die. There is no medicine or cure for them, therapy is ineffective as well. Their issues are rooted deep in their minds and ingrained in their personalities. Even after you've removed them from your life, they will simply move on to their next unsuspecting victim and start ruining their life.
If you believe in reincarnation then you've probably wondered who you may have been in your past lives. What kind of identities and existences do you imagine you led? Were you a powerful member of royalty, perhaps even the wise king or beloved queen of some ancient, exotic kingdom. Or maybe you were a brave warrior who battled through life and managed to overcome insurmountable odds in order to survive!
Regardless of the type of life you led in the past, there are clues in your present one that can help to uncover and explore who you were in another life. These hints are buried deep within our subconscious, where they've been continuously repressed and locked away, but not for much longer!
This visual image quiz is specifically designed to draw out the traces that remain of your strongest past existence. It consists of a series of complex images, each of which can be viewed and interpreted in multiple different ways. What your eyes, brain, and mind perceive first is analyzed to determine who you most likely were in one of your past lives.
So if you wish to find out what your picture choices say about your past life, try it out. Open up your mind and have fun with it all, share it with your friends and family, and good luck!
Who were you in your past life? Let us know in the comments:
We each have our very own special and unique personality. It's a major part of who we are as individuals and set us apart from others. While we're all different in one way or another, all of the many personalities out there in the world can be boiled down to simply four main personality types. They are the following; intelligent, emotional, introvert, and extrovert. Which one are you!?
Extroverts are highly social, outgoing, and they tend to be quite vocal and outspoken. They like to keep busy and are always involved in any action going on around them. In comparison, introverts are more shy, quiet, and reserved. They prefer to observe the world around them and instead of being available and open, as extroverts often are, they keep more to themselves. Those with intelligent personality types are rational and logical which is, generally speaking, the opposite of emotional types. Intelligent individuals think foremost with their heads, emotional people go with what their hearts tell them.
While you likely have an idea about which personality type you identify the strongest with, there may actually be a closer match! To gain a better understanding of how your brain is wired simply work through the following nine questions. This quiz comprehensively covers your thoughts, views, and responses to a range of situations and a variety of topics. The answers you provide will tell you whether or not you are the type of person you think you are, so click the “Let's Play” button to begin and figure out exactly which personality type fits you best!
Which personality did you get? Let us know in the comments.