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Awareness

Why We Laugh at Things That Should Offend Us: Laughter as a Defence Mechanism

Laughter is rarely as innocent as it appears. Quite often it slips out of us in those moments of contradiction when the situation feels too tense, too absurd, or that is just too true, painfully true. There is a simple act

Social

Grieving on Pause: Why Some Minds Aren’t Ready to Mourn

It’s been about a year since Sakshi lost her grandmother. At first, she seemed fine, seeming to get over it quickly. If anything, she started getting more engaged in her classes, actively doing her homework, and continuously performing better than

Psychologs eMagazine November 2025

This edition of Psychologs is a heartfelt exploration of what it truly means to be human in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. Moving beyond diagnoses and therapy rooms, it delves into the everyday realities of mental health, how we speak to

Self Help

Why Ageing Makes Us Angry: The Emotional Responses Behind Body Betrayal

We don’t frequently address the subtle rage that accompanies ageing; the moment your knees crack more loudly than your confidence, or when you see a stranger in the mirror who you didn’t agree to sign up to be. Underneath the

Relationship

The Psychology Behind Mood Swings in Romantic Relationships

Riya is confused about her partner. One moment they are affectionate and happy, the other moment they are completely distant. Was it because something happened? Did she say something she wasn’t supposed to? Or is she just thinking too much

Awareness Self Help

Psychology Explains Hypervigilance vs Presence: Are You Alert but Mentally Absent?

Riya, a young nurse, stays awake in her bed at 3:00 am, while everyone sleeps. She’s off duty to work, but her brain is not taking a rest. Every beep she hears from her phone makes her heart jump. She

Industrial

How Early Work Experience Shapes Long-Term Career Satisfaction

Early work experience impacts long-term career satisfaction. These early jobs, which often began in high school or college, build fundamental, employability skills, such as communication skills, problem-solving, and adaptability to workplace environments—referred to as an “invisible curriculum” (Brown & Ellis,

Self Help Travel

The Psychology of Solo Travelling: How Exploring the World Alone Expands Your Identity

Solo travelling is not limited to going on holidays; it is a deeper self-inquiry. Stepping out of a specific role of the situation, new and profound comprehensions of self are often catalysts to significant growth (Yang, 2020). The simple act

Health

AuDHD : Sign, Symptoms & Causes

‘X’, a 23-year-old student, always felt out of place. As a child, she struggled to make eye contact, was sensitive to sounds and found comfort in routines. Yet, at the same time, her teacher often described her as distracted, impulsive and

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Why Pain Changes the Way You Think

Go back to the last time you were in pain.  It doesn’t have to be anything too dramatic, just a really bad migraine, or an annoying, constant pain in your back..  Now, would you have been able to focus on