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June 1 was Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day. Narcissistic abuse can come in many different forms from examples of belittling comments, growing contempt, ignoring behavior (eg. silent treatment, passive-aggressiveness), triangulation, sabotage, downplay, and much more. Many people are not sure whether or not they are suffering from narcissistic abuse. Cognitive dissonance and the confusion that goes with abuse can have a lot to do with this. The purpose of this video is to help you identify subtle signs that you may be a victim of narcissistic abuse.

In our previous video, we talked about the signs of anxiety caused by your childhood, but what about childhood depression? Did you know that, as of 2018, depression is now among the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children? In spite of these steadily rising incidence rates, so many people are still ignorant and unaware of the fact that children, too, can struggle with mental illness. Because of this, many more cases left undiagnosed and untreated. And what's worse is that people who become depressed at a young age tend to have more severe symptoms and become less receptive to treatment because of how long they’ve gone without any help.

Unlike your birth or calendar age, your maturity is your psychological age. If you like to learn yours, grab a pen, paper or note app and take this fun quiz we did. We won't be doing many of these quizzes, so don't be afraid!

Disclaimer: This is a fun activity video and it should not be taken too seriously or used as any kind of diagnostic criteria.

Of course, some people already have incredibly attractive personalities, but as a point of reference for some, and as guidance for others, we present to you a few signs you have an attractive personality. Have you ever wondered: “What makes me attracted to other people? Some people might overlook personality improvements because of the non-tangible results that they might give. However, it can easily be argued that behavioral improvements have as much, or even more, impact than physical improvements.

An introvert has no shortage of admirable traits. They are creative, intelligent, and independent souls with a loving and gentle heart. Does that sound like you? Despite these number of good traits, not all is pretty for an introvert. In the video, let's explore some of the dark sides of introverts.

Do you have a toxic best friend? Have you ever had a toxic friend in your life? Toxic friendships are hard to escape, especially if you two have been through a lot together. Oftentimes, toxic friendships don’t start out that way; they start out happy, fun, and exciting, but turn dysfunctional over time. So, how do you know if your friendship is becoming toxic? Here are 8 warning signs you need to watch out for that your best friend is becoming toxic for you.

Do you have an emotional wound? Emotional wounds can be caused by all sorts of trauma, such as heartbreak, toxic families, domestic emotional abuse, betrayal, and more. Traumatic events from your past can leave you wounded. Over time, they take the shape of an emotional wound itself. Like a physical wound, it’s always in your awareness, you’re protective and sensitive to anything that may reinjure it. And this same sensitivity often makes you even more vulnerable.

Here's how you tell you've pissed off an introvert.

Are you currently crushing on someone you shouldn't be? Having a crush on someone can be one of the most fun, exciting experiences we can have in life, especially when we’re still young and life is full of possibilities. If you’re looking for signs to tell you when it’s time to move on from your crush, then you already know in your gut that something is wrong.

Are you looking for tips on understanding others better and their behavior? If psychology has taught us anything, it’s that people are complicated. While there’s no quick and easy way to assess a person’s true character and motivations, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you gain insight into someone's mind. We've made a list of a few things you didn't know that can tell you a lot about someone. If you're interested in things like human behavior and body language, we've recently released a video on body language.