What's So Funny?Is This Normal? “I Make Terrible Jokes When I’m Nervous” Resorting to humor activates the endorphin system in the brain, making it easier for people to withstand difficult situations. By Devrupa Rakshit
On The SpectrumWhat It’s Like to Live With: Asperger Syndrome "I'm quite happy with my brain, actually." By Devrupa Rakshit
24x7 SurveillanceIs This Normal? “I Feel Like Someone Is Always Watching Me, Even When I’m Alone” "It turns out that we're hard-wired to believe that others are staring at us, especially when we're uncertain." By Devrupa Rakshit
Hugging Is BuggingIs This Normal? “I Hate Hugs” For people with social anxiety, hugging can make it worse. By Devrupa Rakshit
Centre Of AttentionThe ‘Spotlight Effect’ Is When You Think People Are Noticing Your Flaws More Than They Really Are The cognitive bias occurs because of our inherent ego-centrism -- we tend to believe that others spend more time focusing on our behavior than they actually do. By Devrupa Rakshit
