Lay Down On My Couch
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How Imposter Syndrome Can Be Your Secret Weapon At Work
Forbes - Caroline Castrillon
It strikes most of us—both men and women—at different points in our careers. You're successful, but you feel like a fraud at work. You're paralyzed by self-doubt. Perhaps you feel like an actor playing...
The 1990s Cult 'Heaven's Gate' Has Four Remaining Followers – We Spoke to Them
verified_publisherVICE - Marta Abromaityte
When I contacted the email address of a cult whose members all died by suicide in 1997, I wasn't expecting an answer. Heaven's Gate hit just about every bullet point on the cult checklist. Followers believed...
How to Spot the Tell-Tale Signs of a Toxic Friendship—And Why You Need to Drop These 5 Types of Toxic Friends!
Parade Magazine - Maryn Liles
Everyone is allowed to have a bad day, but if you have a friend who's always in a bad mood (or putting you in one!), then beware: They could be toxic. …
What gaslighting is, and 5 signs someone may be gaslighting you, according to a psychotherapist
verified_publisherBusiness Insider - Amy Morin
In psychology, the term "gaslighting" occurs when someone tries to convince an individual into thinking they're losing touch with reality. Over time, the victim often grows convinced that they can't trust...
"Am I going crazy or am I being stalked?" The online world of gangstalking
By MIT Technology Review
Right now, on Facebook pages, forums, blogs, YouTube channels, and subreddits across the internet, thousands of people are sharing their belief that they are being "gangstalked" 24/7 by governments and other organizations. These people are mostly, if not exclusively, mentally ill. Yet every day, the internet legitimizes their beliefs, discouraging them from getting professional help or taking medication, and pushing them further down the road of psychosis, with sometimes deadly results.