You’ve met them—the person who goes from zero to sixty instantly, whether it’s about silly drivers and road rage or getting the wrong change at 7-11. And at the other end of... Read more »
Imagine receiving exciting news about a new job, but simultaneously feeling a knot of anxiety about the big changes ahead. That confusing blend of joy and nervousness is a mixed emotion: the... Read more »
Imagine a simple, everyday sound—like the hum of a refrigerator—suddenly becoming a grating, overwhelming roar. For many autistic individuals, this extreme sensory experience is a fact of life, ranging from hypersensitivity to... Read more »
Not everyone remembers their dreams, and those who do will often say their dream “was weird” and leave it at that. An ancient proverb reminds us, “A dream uninterpreted is like a... Read more »
You know that lump in your throat before tears fall, or the quickened heartbeat before speaking up in a meeting? Our bodies often broadcast emotions before our minds translate them. Yet most... Read more »
How hidden personality traits and difficulties with emotions intertwine to shape mental health. Key Points Machiavellianism—strategic coldness and manipulation—was strongly tied to higher anxiety and stress. Narcissism predicted stress but showed weaker... Read more »
A fresh experiment reveals how the mind’s ability to connect emotional dots may underlie depression, alexithymia, and autism traits. Key Points A new task shows that people vary in how well they... Read more »
Can a computer program teach the depressed brain to pick up emotional cues – and does that shift ease the weight of depression? Key Points People with depression often struggle to recognize... Read more »
How our past rewrites the script of daily emotions—turning even small moments into amplified highs or unexpected lows. Key Points Adults with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) often react more strongly to both... Read more »
…..But Your Emotions Care about Facts The popular maxim that “facts don’t care about your feelings” has become a touchstone of modern debate. It suggests that truth is harsh and objective, immune... Read more »