There are a lot of signs that might tell you something about your mental health. Those signs might be completely new to you or something you didn’t notice.
Here are the signs that shows you are depressed.
LOW MOTIVATION
Low motivation is also called Anhedonia. Anhedonia lies at the core of depression There might be times when you don’t feel like doing things. You might feel drained even when you haven’t done anything. It doesn’t mean that you don’t like doing it, its just that you are too tired to do it and socially withdraws you by surrounding you with negative feelings.
HOPELESSNESS AND HELPLESSNESS
When you are depressed you are mostly hopeless and feel like you are stuck in this world with no light at all. Helplessness kick in right after hopelessness to indicate that we are incapable of doing things. This combination can make you feel like trapped in a dark room, and the door is locked too. During this zone you can try to challenge yourself into things that are bothering you and break out bit by bit.
FATIGUE
Fatigue is another sign that leads to depression. Most of the people say that it is unstable sleep schedule that causes fatigue but it is just that you are too tired and don’t have energy to do things. Taking antidepressants, low/high diet, sleeplessness, stress etc can increase the chances of gaining fatigues. Yoga or exercise is a good solution to put yourself to bed as it can help you lower the sign of fatigue.
INDECISIVENESS
Depression happens to have an impact on your cognition. It will make activities such as decision making, thinking, problem solving, memorizing, and functioning very difficult. The decision making is even more difficult during a depressive episode as you always expect a negative income. Try to consult a therapist as they can help you find a way out.
ANXIETY
Anxiety is a disorder on its own but it has connections with depression as the symptoms for them both are similar. Anxiety can make you feel things like rapid breathing, panicking, feeling unsafe, and trouble focusing on things. Anxiety can be lessened by doing stuff that you are comfortable doing. It could be anything like making your bed, painting, writing journal, taking a walk etc.
IF YOU ARE RELATING TO ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS THEN TRY SEEKING HELP. DON NOT NEGLECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.
Toxic masculinity is a cultural concept of manliness that glorifies stoicism, strength, virility, and dominance, and that is socially maladaptive or harmful to mental health. Men and women both suffer due to toxic masculinity as the concept itself can be traumatizing. This term is usually used in the media and academic, talking about the harmful and traumatizing expectations that are generally associated with cultural and gender norms.
Toxic masculinity exists when men think that they have to live by self-reliance and suppress all of their emotional waves from the world and must be active, aggressive, tough, daring, and dominant. The concept has been criticized by few conservatives as “an excessive condemnation of traditional masculinity”, but a lot of feminists are in support of this concept as they say that it is violating the role of choice. This concept of toxic masculinity does not condemn men or male attributes, but rather emphasizes the harmful effects of conformity to certain traditional masculine ideal behaviors such as dominance, self-reliance, and competition.
According to social learning theory, teaching boys to suppress vulnerable emotions, as in the saying “big boys don’t cry”, is a significant part of gender socialization in Western society. Especially with the men in prison, they are supposed to be tough, angry and aggressive all the time but it they show their soft side they are named ‘feminine‘, to which men usually resemble it to ‘weakness’. Those men happened to get bullied to harsh extends that they end up taking their own lives. This has been very common in the western prison life.
The gender norms such as emphasizing toughness, dominance, self-reliance, and the restriction of emotion are usually adopted by male from their infancy by parents, other male relatives, and members of the community. According to a psychologist Ronald F Levant, traditionally prescribed masculine behaviors can produce harmful effects including violence (including sexual assault and domestic violence), promiscuity, risky and/or socially irresponsible behaviors including substance-use disorders, and dysfunction in relationships. The effect tends to be stronger in men who also emphasize “toxic” masculine norms, such as self-reliance, seeking power over women, and sexual promiscuity.
Self-diagnosis is the process of diagnosing or identifying, medical conditions in oneself.
OTHER WAYS TO GET IT DONE
It can be done by using study materials such as medical dictionaries, books, and resources on the internet. Not only that but if you have had a past mental health experience then you can figure out if you need a diagnosis or not. Due to your past experience you might be able to help yourself the next time. Another way could be that if someone around you had issues with mental health before you, then you can work on yourself after noticing the symptoms and measures they had and how they dealt with it.
CHALLENGES
One of the main challenges will be Misdiagnosis. It is defines as an incorrect diagnosis of an illness or other problem.
REASONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF MISDIAGNOSIS
What might seem “normal” to you, might actually be something not normal.
And conversely, what might seem “not normal” to you, might actually be something normal.
You don’t know all the disorders that exist and the minute differences between them.
The symptoms might actually be that of a physical illness.
You may miss something entirely.
You might harm yourself if you start medications (allopathic or homeopathic) based on self-diagnosis.
WHY DO PEOPLE DO IT?
If there cant find proper resources.
If they are not able to access the resources, that could be because of un-supportive family, money issues, cultural beliefs, etc.
The research on psychiatric disorders is way too narrow.
The resources available and accessible can sometimes be dysfunctional too.
They might be in urgent need and want of help that they wouldn’t think of seeking help from someone else but end up doing it on their own.
WHAT DO WE LEARN AFTER THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS
After the self diagnosis we will be able to help ourselves in the future if we ever happened to face something similar. We can come up with support groups or even join one, that will help us maintain our mental health and help us in dealing with post mental health mindset. It is also learnt that after learning thoroughly about self-diagnosis we will be able to understand ourselves and even others who are going through something similar. You will see those changes in yourself and act accordingly to the situations around you.
If you are consider Self-Diagnosis, make sure you are thoroughly educated about it and work efficiently.
Your Fashion Aesthetics is a unique way of dressing yourself that suits your aura. It depends on you, as in, how you would want to appear in front of the crowd. If there is something that is absolutely unique then it is people’s imagination and their fashion sense. You can even combine random clothes from your wardrobe and call it your fashion or your style. If you know what your favorite aesthetic is then you happen to choose and buy the clothes that match your aesthetic only. If you are not aware of your aesthetic then its your time to choose one that matches the most with your style or the clothes you already own.
Lets look into the most popular an trendy fashion aesthetics.
SOFT GIRL/SOFT BOY
Soft girl / soft boy aesthetic is a style where people would want to portray their sensitive and dramatic side through clothing. The use of patterns, flowers, plains, and pastel colors is a must. Adding some tiny and simple accessories will complete the look. No bold statement in your look, just simplicity and being petty.
EGIRL/EBOY
The abbreviation of Electronic girl/boy is an aesthetic that covers the youth that is active on social media and invests their time in anime and gaming. They seem to have an emo-aesthetic but in modern version. They often wear black and white and have a lot of references from anime. Super stylish. To dress like an egirl/eboy you need a lot of black cloths with bold statements like makeup or accessories. A fun hair color will do just perfect.
GRUNGE
The grunge aesthetic is an edgy style inspired by the 80 and 90s, characterized by dark colors, plaid, leather, band tees, dark denim jeans, black boots, Converse sneakers, chokers, and unique hairstyles that went against the colorful and preppy looks of the time. These show a sort of hopelessness and disenchantment with modern society. Probably have playlists of rock or dark band music.
DARK ACADEMIA
Dark academia is a social media aesthetic that is centered around higher education, writing/poetry, the arts, and classic Greek and Gothic architecture. The subculture is associated with ancient art, and classic literature. It consists of a lot of vests, shades of brown, plaids, and blazers that usually gives a classy and rich look.
VSCO GIRL
VSCO is the aesthetics influenced by the photography app called VSCO. This type of style includes white sneakers or Birkenstock, high-waisted jeans or shorts, oversized T-shirts, and scrunchies. Messy buns are also a part of the equation here that low-key basic look. It is a super colorful, comfortable and pleasant aesthetic. Having a hydro-flask is the signature look for VSCO girls.
ARTSY
The artsy aesthetic is based around the love for art, music, nature, flowers, paintings etc. This style originated on Tumblr with the Black and LBGTQ+ community who expressed themselves through art. Yellow is a very prominent color here and as well as vintage-looking outfits that channel nature. Wear lots of colour and express your soul out.
STREET WEAR
Street wear was a huge want during the late 90s. It gained global attention that is very lively even today. It is all about baggy jeans, oversized shirt/tshirts, baseball caps, and sneakers. The motto is to look cool and feel comfortable. Women who have a street wear aesthetic are called tomboys at times.
COTTAGE CORE
This aesthetic is about living a life in the cottage, on ideas of simple living and harmony with nature. Huge flower fields and country-side vibes. Takes us back to those fairy-tail life. These usually are about ruffles, dresses, skirts, flower prints, and warm colors.
Have you found your aesthetic? If you found the aesthetic you wanna look like then start shopping and live your pinterest life!
In the times of increasing mental health issues among people, it is very necessary to learn every aspect in detail. You never know who is hurting and who is not. Being kind to one and all is the best way to avoid future guilt. Help the ones you think are struggling in silence.
Here are six habits that can hurt your mental health.
1. PERFECTIONISM
Do you often describe yourself as a perfectionist? Being a perfectionist would make you give your 100% in everything. Well on the positive side it may serve you as a boon as it will uplift your image and make you an absolute person. However if your perfectionism is making you set standards that are impossible to reach or make you constantly feel like anything worse than perfect is a complete failure, then it may hurt your mental health. It will develop more anxiety and your own self esteem and self confidence will take a hit because of the unrealistic standards you set for yourself.
2. LACK OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE
Exercise is not only beneficial for your physical self but will also help you mentally.Research says that the chemical and hormonal reactions in you body will make you feel good mentally and light headed. When you work out, the body releases endorphins which are responsible for reducing the chemicals that cause depression, anxiety, and stress. Make sure to exercise for at least 30 minutes.
3. OVERUSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
The overuse of social media can harm your mental health as it can promote anxiety and lead to issues with self esteem in youths and adults. You happen to compare your life to others. This habit will bring doubts and insecurity that will worsen your entire mood.
4. TAKING LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY
If you ever happen to make a mistake, and you end up reflecting on your mistake and feeling guilty rather than taking it easy or laughing it out, then it effects your mental health on a large scale. Study says that laughing a lot can help in the betterment of both physical and mental health as the body releases endorphins and suppress your stress hormones. So take it all easy!!
5. NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP
Sometimes you may get caught up in your work that can make you sacrifice your good sleep, but that has a negative effect on your mind. Lack of sleep makes it super hard for your brain cells to communicate properly. Most of the people suffering from depression also suffer from Insomnia. Lack of sleep prevents your body as well as your mind from resting and recovering from the chores and the stress of the previous day. Due to this the state of your body and mind will worsen in the future.
6. REGRETTING VERY OFTEN
If you spend a lot of your time thinking of the mistakes or mishaps from the past and regret doing them, then it negatively affects your mental well being. Its normal to feel regret once in a blue moon but making it a habit will make you more prone to depression.
No matter what you are going through right now, know that you are not alone!
Reach out to people when in need. Take care of yourself!
On June 11, 1974 a 21 year old Georgann Hawkins was going back home after meeting some old friends. It was almost midnight when she saw a car stop by her. Inside the car she sees an old friend whom she talks about the anxiety she is developing due to the upcoming Spanish exam. They talk for a while and leave. Just across the street she sees a well suited charming man with crunches trying to lift the briefcase and put it into the truck of the car. Being the polite and caring woman she was, she offered to help the man. The man gladly accepted the help and thanked her. When she leaned into the truck to put the briefcase she feels a sudden rush of pain in the back of her head as if someone had hit her with a blunt object so strong. Within a matter of seconds she passes out. Hours later she wakes up with an acute concussion, at the back seat of the car of the man she helped ago. Still confused Georgann asked ” are you going to help me with my Spanish? ” After which she is strangled to death and thrown in the woods. The same man visited her several times and does unspeakable things. This man is none other than Ted Bundy!
Georgann Hawkins
TED BUNDY
BRIEFING
If you are interested in crime and mystery series then you must know who this man is! Ted Bundy, the well known serial killer and a twisted psychopath.
Psychopathy is traditionally a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior impaired empathy and remorse and bold dis-inhibited egotistical traits. Here is a catch, Ted was a psychopath but not every psychopath is Ted Bundy. In our society there have bee people who are psychopaths who are excellent leaders, CEO s, lawyers etc, who never harmed anyone. The real deal is, they wouldn’t mind harming someone is they wanted to. Nobody but a psychopath himself can determine that he is a psychopath.
They are extremely smart people. Easily hide themselves and their motives and blend themselves like jelly. Usually people like these are aware of their lack of emotions at a really early age and use a phenomenon called Masking, where they constantly pick personalities that will help them to blend with the crowd. When Ted’s wife got to know about his personality she was blown away and quoted “that man used to make me feel like a new bride every day.”
MASKING
CHARACTERISTICS OF PSYCHOPATHS
Zero empathy – For a psychopath nothings maters more than themselves. no emotions and fails to understand emotions.
Narcissistic overload – This comes hand in hand with psychopathy. With every sense of emotion the sense of humility is non existence to them.
Intelligence – They are very goal oriented people. They put a 100% in their plans that are indeed, always successful.
OCD – Their goals wouldn’t be very huge but they all suffered with OCD as they obsess over something. For Ted it was rendering women helplessly and raping them.
Charm – If charm and a good behavior is what will take them to their goal then they will obtain the quality. They lie effortlessly and so well that they are never caught. They can fake laughing and crying just to blend with the crowd.
THE FAMOUS SERIAL KILLER
Ted Bundy was born on November 24, 1946. He had a strange childhood where he believed that he was adopted by his grandparents and his mother was his sister. His mother didn’t tell him the truth as she was ashamed of the fact that Ted was born out of wedlock. He was handsome and easy to talk to. He later admitted that he never really card about making friends. Ted used to do normal things like others as going to church and dating women but when he got rejected he had this un-suppressible urge to take revenge.
Ted was a psychology student who graduated in the same from university of Washington in 1972. He even worked on the phones at the suicidal prevention hotline center later in life and became the assistant director of Seatle’s crime prevention advisory commission. As unsettling that is, he even published pamphlets telling women ways to prevent rape. By this time he had raped many women.
Ted used charms and approachable behavior to catch his victims. He often wore a sling or crutches to appear helpless and gained empathy from his victims whom he often attacked. Many suffocated in sleep and many rendered unconscious by the hit on their head with crowbars and man were simply stabbed. He chose young women who were students and attacked them with an object while they were sleeping or render them helpless before sexually assault them.
after being caught in 1977 he chose to fight his own case and gained access to library. There he jumped out of the window and ran away. He outsmarted the authority again and escaped for a real long time. With stolen vehicles and stolen food he escaped to Florida, where one night he snuck in one of Florida’s university hostels and had assaulted 4 women within 15 minutes, out of which 2 died. He even killed a 12 year old girl shortly after.
He was caught by a cop for driving a vehicle that was reported stolen. That cop who arrested Bundy had no idea whom he had captured. On the way Bundy said ” I wish you could have killed me”. The story of Ted Bundy still haunts the mankind to the day. The man was diagnosed with psychopathy, sociopathy, anti-social personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and multiple personalty disorder. He was ultimately executed in 1989 by electrocution.
RELATED PICTURES
VICTIMS
THE OBJECTS HE USED TO ABUSE WOMEN, FOUND IN TED’S CAR
TED BUNDY’S CAR IN ‘MUSEUM OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT’
TED’S EX WIFE AND DAUGHTER
There are a lot of films and documentaries written and made on Ted Bundy. Where some of them have his own taped films.
From Korean culture to Korean music, the ‘Korea Hallyu’ is getting bigger and bigger. People all around the world are investing time in learning the Korean language, streaming Korean music, and watching Korean shows as they are identified as one of the most beautiful works by youths. The Korean craze started long back but was highly accepted during the 2016s. It was the time when the K-pop industry was brought to spotlight. This led to the k-pop fans to dig deeper in the Korean culture and start watching k-dramas.
Here is the list of K-dramas that are a must watch!
VINCENZO
Vincenzo is a 2021 drama that has three leads. The story is about an Italian lawyer and Mafia Consigliere of Korean descent who comes to Korea to complete a task but get involved in solving the scandalous case of one of the biggest chemical industry alongside with the lead female character who is a lawyer. Every episode has a twist and ends with a cliffhanger that anticipates you on a different level. The drama is a dark comedy genre with a hint of romance and thrill. If you like a good mind puzzle, then this is your best catch.
MOON LOVERS
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a South Korean television series based on the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin. During a total solar eclipse, a 25-year-old 21st-century woman, Go Ha-jin is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty, in the body of Hae Soo, among the many royal princes of the ruling Wang family during the reign of King Taejo. She initially falls in love with the gentle and warm-hearted 8th Prince Wang Wook, and later Wang So, the fearsome 4th Prince who hides his face behind a mask and is given the derogatory label of “wolf dog”. As the story develops, Hae Soo finds herself unwittingly caught up in palace politics and the rivalry among the princes as they fight for the throne. This series is very well known among the fans as ‘the drams of pain.’ If you like a good cry then this must be your next watch.
CRASH LANDING ON YOU
Crash Landing on You is about a South Korean heiress who, while paragliding in Seoul, South Korea, is swept up in a sudden storm and crash-lands in the North Korean portion of DMZ, and meets a captain in the Korean People’s Army. Over time, they fall in love, despite the divide and dispute between their respective countries. They try to make their story better and work on settling down together but the world isn’t on their way. Dealing with the people of different nations isn’t going to be smooth either. Will they end up together or will they have to part their ways with a last goodbye? A romance, comedy and thriller is on your way.
ITAEWON CLASS
Itaewon Class is a 2020 series based on the webtooon of the same name.Due to an accident which killed his father, the lead male attempts to kill, the son of Jangga Group’s founder. He was jailed and the woman he loved, was offered a university scholarship by Jangga group and later became the Strategic Planning Head of Jangga Group. After his release from prison, he opens a restaurant in Itaewon. He wants to be successful and seeks revenge towards Jangga Group. However, he is not too smart at managing his business. He then meets the lead female who is a social media influencer and helps him out to build his business. This drama can get you on your nerves for all the injustice that you witness with the male lead. The single sided love among the leads and supporting characters is an issue. This is one interesting drama that shows love, injustice, and teaches you some good business skills.
STRONG WOMAN DO BONG SOO
Strong Girl Bong-soon is a 2017 starring a title woman with superhuman strength, with two male actors. Her dream is to create a video game with herself as the main character. She desperately wants to become a delicate and elegant woman, which is the ideal type of her crush,the second male lead, who is a police officer. Thanks to her strength, she gets a job as bodyguard to rich heir Ahn Min-hyuk (male lead), the CEO of a gaming company, Ainsoft. A series of kidnapping cases happen in Dobong-dong, the district Bong-soon lives in, and she is determined to catch the culprit, who targeted her best friend. With help and training from Min-hyuk, she manages to control her strength to use it for good causes. Min-hyuk and Bong-soon find their relationship growing into something more. Their relationship at work and in pursuit of the kidnapper creates comical and dangerous situations, which bring them closer. The humor and comedy is top tier and will make you fall in love with the actors.
RECORD OF YOUTH
Record of Youth is a drama that follows the lives of three young people in the contemporary fashion industry. This is a vert light hearted drama that involves realistic stories of adults trying to find love and achieve their dreams. A good part of friendship,family problems and maturity is shown that a lot of us can easily relate to. A perfect watch if you want to have a relaxing time and reflect on reality.
DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN
Descendants of the Sun is a 2016 drama starring a life of the captain of South Korean Special Forces Unit (male lead) and a doctor (female lead), who happened to meet on a strange day in the hospital. They start liking each other but their jobs always interrupted their way that led them to part ways. They both meet again out of coincidence in a relief base camp. Will they be able to find love and live a happy life like normal people or do they have to live a complex life that doesn’t guarantee their safety? With a lot of danger and adventure, watch the budding romance that won millions of hearts all over the world.
EXTRACURRICULAR
Oh Ji-soo (male lead) is a top student in his class. He runs an illegal business to earn money since he lives separately from his father. Bae Gyu-ri (female lead) comes from a wealthy family. She is pressured by her parents who want her to take over the family business. When Gyu-ri learns about Ji-soo’s secret, he has no choice but to let her join in. Everything is going well until Seo Min-hee (supporting female), one of their classmates who is also in the business, gets caught by the police. This series is filled with suspense and crime that will give you chills. A scary side of teen hustle is shown. Surprisingly this drama is short and underrated. This drama deserves much more as it has a story like no other with brilliant young actors.
Here are some of the best picks. If you haven’t watched any k-drama yet, then start now! There is a lot to discover from the rising madness of Korean culture.
In today’s world people have started to make money from various stuff. It could be a small business they own or even benefiting from their skills to the fullest. The ratio of people working on small business raised massively during the pandemic as a lot of them had time to invest in something fun and advantageous. Doing a bit of research got me introduced to a number of ways that teens and youths, in general, can make money by staying at home and working according to their free hours.
Below is the list of side hustles.
SELL SECOND HAND
Selling items on second hand is the easiest way to get rid of your old clothes (that are in a great condition) and also to make money out of it. We all have some clothes lying around in our wardrobe that we don’t wear anymore. We can try selling them to the people who are in search of something exact. Social media is a great platform where you can communicate with people, buy it can be also used to open your second hand shop and start selling right after.
second hand clothing store
second hand book store
INFLUENCER
These days a lot of people all around the world are working on their YouTube channel or are working to be an influencer on various platforms like Instagram and twitter. That is one way to entertain people with your skills and content! It not only gives you money but also fame that can be extremely helpful if you want to be on TV or in movies. If you believe you are funny and have tons of humor or skills that you can show the world then it is something you should try.
social media influencer
HAND MADE CRAFTS
We all have some talents that can be used to earn money like painting, sketching, making jewelry, making candles etc. If you are highly interested in upgrading your art and making a profit out of it then you should try selling them on your own or helping some other artists to sell your work alongside to theirs.
painting
Hand made jewellery
ART PRINTS
If you have a great interest towards pretty stationary like sticky notes, customized stickers, and art prints, then you can start your own business! You might want to own a printer and alot of paper, but it is something that is super fun and creative. Start creating your designs and sell them.
art prints
TUTORING
There must be a subject that you are exceptional in. Then try tutoring the ones who find it difficult. It serve as a great way to sharpen your knowledge in the subject as well as sharpen your teaching skills. If you aim to teach professionally, then this must be your catch.
Have you ever wondered what and how rice water is beneficial for your hair? I got your back! Lets learn a bit about rice water and how important it is for your hair.
HOW DID IT ALL START?
Women in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia have used rice water as a hair treatment for centuries. The Yao women, who live in a village called Huangluo in China, are famed for having hair that averages 6 feet long. In addition to its incredible length, the Yao women’s hair is said to keep its color for longer, as they do not begin to get gray hair until they reach their 80s. The Yao women credit the length and color of their hair to the fact they bathe it in rice water.
In the recent years people have started to use this technique for their hair and it is trending everywhere.
WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?
Rice water is the starchy water that remains after soaking or cooking rice. Rice water is thought to contain many of the vitamins and minerals contained in rice. It contains almost 70-80% starch.
Some minerals in rice water are,
amino acids
B vitamins
vitamin E
minerals
antioxidants
BENEFITS
Some advantages of using rice water are,
de-tangles the hair
makes hair smoother
increases shine
makes hair stronger
helps hair grow long
WAYS TO MAKE RICE WATER
There are several ways to make rice water,
Soaking : Soaking is the quickest way to make rice water. To use this method:
take un-cooked rice
rinse thoroughly
place rice in a bowl with 2–3 cups of water
soak for 30 minutes
strain the rice water into a clean bowl
ready to use!
2) Fermenting : Some advocates say that fermenting rice water is more beneficial that just plain rice water. A research says that fermented substances have a higher amount of antioxidants that may combat hair and skin cell damage. All you have to do is follow the same steps from soaking, but instead of straining the water into a new bowl keep it at room temperature for 2 days and then use it.
3) Boiling : Another way to make rice water is boiling it. Take some rice, cook the rice in boiling water and strain the rice water into a clean bowl before use.
HOW TO USE IT?
Rice water can replace a conditioner!
The process is :
wash hair with shampoo
rinse thoroughly with water from the tap
pour rice water onto their hair
massage the rice water into the hair and scalp
leave on for up to 20 minutes
rinse hair thoroughly using warm water from the tap
So many people all around the world are using rice water in their daily life and all their reviews are positive. It started from Asia and now is appreciated everywhere. It suits for all kind of hair and super healthy for scalp. From personal experience it really builds volume to your hair,gives shine, and reduces hairfall.
Mankind has served this world with things no one could have ever imagined. There is a reason why some people happened to make it to our history books, and we are very thankful they did. Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Edison didn’t invent a light bulb? We couldn’t make a rough guess of when or who would have made the light bulb if it was not Edison . Science is crazy and huge when it comes to research but it is super interesting at the same time.
Here are some beings who made the best inventions!
ELECTRICITY
Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of mater that has a property of electric charge. The presence of an electric charge, which can be either positive or negative, produces an electric field. Lightning is one of the most dramatic effects of electricity, and as we all know, it can kill us.
Franklin started exploring the phenomenon of electricity in 1746 when he saw some of lectures using static electricity for illustrations. Franklin was the first to label them as positive and negative respectively, and he was the first to discover the principle of conservation of charge. In 1748, he constructed a multiple plate capacitor, that he called an “electrical battery”. Franklin briefly investigated electrotheraphy . This work led to the field becoming widely known.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
ELECTRIC BULB
This invention changed the way we design buildings, increased the length of the average workday and jump-started new businesses. It also led to new energy breakthroughs — from power plants and electric transmission lines to home appliances and electric motors.
In 1835, the first constant electric light was demonstrated, and for the next 40 years, scientists around the world worked on the incandescent lamp, tinkering with the filament and the bulb’s atmosphere. Edison and his researchers focused on strengthening the filament. In 1879, Edison’s team kept on experimenting with the filament until settling on one made from bamboo that gave Edison’s bulb a life of 1200 hours, this filament became the standard for the Edison bulb for the next 10 years.
THOMAS EDISON
TELEPHONE
During 1876–1877 invention of telephone took place.
Alexander Graham Bell presented the telephone before a large audience for the first time at the World Exhibition in Philadelphia in June 1876. Bell’s patent was approved and officially registered on March 7. Three days later the famous call was made to Bell’s assistant Mr Watson, that said “come here. I want to see you.”, confirmed that the invention worked. The Bell Telephone Company began operating on July 11, 1877. In the same month, the first usable Bell telephone was sent to Europe.
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL
COMPUTER
Computer once meant a person who did computations, but now the term almost universally refers to automated electronic machinery.
Charles Babbage, an English mathematician and inventor invented the very first digital computer. He first made Difference engine, then came computer and lastly, Analytic engine. During the 1830s Babbage developed plans for the the forerunner of the modern computer. In that device he saw the capability of performing any arithmetical operation on the basis of instructions from punched cards, a memory unit in which to store numbers, sequential control, and most of the other basic elements of the present-day computer.
CHARLES BABBAGE
RADIO
The first edition of radio was patented in 1896 by Guglielmo Marconi. Marconi was a pioneer of wireless telegraphy. He began experimenting with his inventions at the age of 20 after becoming aware of the work of Hertz in electromagnetic waves, also known as radio waves.
In July 1986 Marconi made the first demonstration of his invention, the radio transmitter and receiver. In December 1901, Marconi successfully transmitted the first wireless telegraphy signals across the Atlantic Ocean.
Sleep disorders are a set of conditions that affect the ability to sleep well on a regular basis. Whether they are caused by a health problem or by too much stress, sleep disorders are becoming increasingly common in the world today. The pandemic didn’t make this study better instead it worsened it for many youngsters and adults. In fact, more than one third of the adults report getting fewer than 7 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. More than 70% of high school students report getting fewer than 8 hours of sleep on weeknights.
Most people experience problems with their sleep due to various reasons such as stress, depression, hectic schedules, and so on. However, if these problems turn into practices it will develop certain sleep disorders. If proper sleep isn’t achieved then it may affect the performance at work, strains relationships and bring health problems your way.
TYPES OF SLEEP DISORDERS
Some well known sleep disorders that are common among people are,
INSOMNIA
Insomnia refers to the inability to fall asleep. It may be caused due to stress, digestive problems, anxiety,and being jet lagged.
Insomnia can be problematic for your overall health and quality of life, potentially causing:
depression
difficulty concentrating
irritability
weight gain
impaired work or school performance
Unfortunately, insomnia is extremely common. Up to 50% of adults experience it at some point in their lives.
It is usually classified into 3 types,
Chronic – insomnia happens on a regular basis.
Intermittent – insomnia occurs periodically.
Transient – insomnia occurs just for few nights.
SLEEP APNIA
Sleep Apnia is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. This is a major health condition that causes the body to intake less oxygen. It can wake you up during night very frequently.
Ther are 2 types,
Obstructive SA – The flow of air stops because the airway space is very narrow.
Central SA – A problem in the connection between the brain and the muscles that control your breath.
PARASOMNIA
A sleep disorder that cause abnormal movements and behaviors during sleep, such as,
Sleep walking
Sleep talking
Nightmares
groaning
kicking
teeth ginding
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
RLS is the need to move the legs. As these symptoms causally occur during the day, they are very prevalent during the night. This is often associate with health conditions, including ADHD and Parkinson’s disease, but the exact cause isn’t always known.
NARCOLEPSI
These are the sudden need of sleep out of nowhere. Instant falling asleep at unexpected events. The disorder can also cause sleep paralysis, which may make you physically unable to move right after waking up. Although narcolepsy may occur on its own, it is also associated with certain neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.
SYMPTOMS
The symptoms differ depending on the disorder and severity of the disorder. Some highly noticed disorders are,
difficulty falling or staying asleep
daytime fatigue
strong urge to take naps during the day
unusual breathing patterns
unusual or unpleasant urges to move while falling asleep
unusual movement or other experiences while asleep
unintentional changes to your sleep/wake schedule
irritability or anxiety
impaired performance at work or school
lack of concentration
depression
weight gain
CAUSES
In many cases, sleep disorders develop as a result of an underlying health problem. Some of them can be listed as,
Allergies and Respiratory problems
urinating frequently
Stress and Anxiety
Chronic Pain
DIAGNOSIS
First, the doctores will perform certain tests or exams and learn about your health history, later they will proceed with the diagnosis. These tests can be crucial in determining the right course of treatment for sleep disorders.
Polysomnography – This is a lab sleep study that evaluates oxygen levels, body movements, and brain waves to determine how they disrupt sleep.
Electroencephalogram – This is a test that assesses electrical activity in the brain and detects any potential problems associated with this activity.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test – This daytime napping study is used in conjunction with a PSG at night to help diagnose narcolepsy.
TREATMENT
There are various methods to treat sleep disorders but most used once are based on medical treatment and lifestyle changes.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
It includes,
sleeping pills
melatonin supplements
allergy or cold medication
medications for any underlying health issues
breathing device or surgery (usually for sleep apnea)
a dental guard (usually for teeth grinding)
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Changing our daily routine or lifestyle can help the patient get rid of the disorders super fast. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day can also significantly improve your sleep quality.
incorporating more vegetables and fish into your diet, and reducing sugar intake
reducing stress and anxiety by exercising and stretching
creating and sticking to a regular sleeping schedule
drinking less water before bedtime
limiting your caffeine intake, especially in the late afternoon or evening
decreasing tobacco and alcohol use
eating smaller low carbohydrate meals before bedtime
maintaining a healthy weight based on your doctor’s recommendations
Webtoon is a webtoon publishing portal launched by Naver Corporation in South Korea in 2004. The platform is called Naver Webtoon in Korean, LINE Manga in Japanese, both Dongman Manhua and Webtoon in Chinese, and simply Webtoon in English, French, Indonesian, Spanish, Thai, and German. A lot of youth are now investing their time in reading these fun comics that are available in various genres.
Here are some of the webtoons that I am hooked on, with genres such as romcoms, drama, and slice of life!
1) TRUE BEAUTY
Thia webtoon covers a story of a shy comic book fan girl who masters the art of makeup and gain people’s attention by being named as the high school’s prettiest girl. Will this status be short-lived? How long can she hide her true face from the world? And what will she do when that cute guy falls in love with her?
2) AGE MATTERS
The story about a hopeless romantic who is turning 30 and is not very happy about it as she lost the first love of her life, to who she was engaged to. She meets a handsome CEO who is in search of a secretary and as days pass he starts liking her. Will they be able to write a new future together? Will they be able to get the best deals for the company?
3) TO LOVE YOUR ENEMY
Yeonhee Bae lies throught her life trying to hid her past and also some huge flaws. She starts fresh from college but there she meets a guy who happened to recognize her, who knows her past. Her hope of a perfect life starts to crumble. Amid college gossips, crushes, and jealousy, can the two set aside their differences and embrace each other for who they really are?
4) LORE OLYMPUS
Do you ever wonder what the gods do after the dark? Their is friendship with lies, the gossips and the wildest parties, and of course, a forbidden love. It turns out that the gods aren’t that different from us after all.This is one of the greatest mythology stories with unique art style.
5)I LOVE YOO
Shin-Ae wants nothing to do with people or romance as she is burdened with tons of pains and misfortune from the very start of her life. Even though her life was lifeless, it all turns crazy when she happened to ruin someone’s clothes at a party. Watch her life go on unexpected turns, with a bunch of cool friends that she always chills with.
We are taught about the basic traffic signs since childhood, but are you confident that you know all of them right.
THE HOW AND HISTORY
Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of or above the roads to give instructions or provide information to road users. They are very important as they are a major source of help to avoid accidents. There are many traffic signs or road signs that we are unaware of and if we happen to see them on road we are hung in confusion. The earliest signs were simple wooden or stone milestones. Later, signs with directional arms were introduced. Later all countries adopted pictorial signs to make people understand better.
THE NEED OF TRAFFIC SIGNS
There are a couple reasons why we need to follow and know traffic signs. Some of the points are listed below,
Ensures smooth traffic as it informs the driver about the correct lanes to drive in
Knowing traffic rules in India reduces the number of accidents by ensuring discipline of the roads
Provide instructions and information on the road condition ahead
All information about important curves and junctions, the presence of school and hospitals and speed limits is provided
The traffic rules and signs inform the driver about entry and exit points and about parking areas
Provides drivers to follow the traffic rules in India and about potential dangers on the road
SOME IMPORTANT TYPES OF SIGNS
Mandatory Traffic Signs
Mandatory traffic signs are made to ensure the traffic moves freely. With the knowledge of these signs, the drivers come to know about the prohibitions and the rules and regulations which they need to keep in mind while driving on the road. Some of the mandatory traffic signs are “Stop”, “No Entry”, “One Way”, “Right Turn Prohibited”, “Speed Limit” etc.
Cautionary Traffic Signs
These are the road signs which are made to inform the driver about the potential dangers and the hazards on the road. This ensures the driver is more careful. Some of the examples of these signs are, “Pedestrian Crossing”, “Narrow road ahead”, “Hair Pin Bend”, “Round About” etc.
Informatory Signs
These are the traffic signs with their meanings which inform the driver about distance, directions, alternative routes, destinations and important places like hospitals, schools etc. These signs not only help us to locate places but also reminds us to be careful of the crowd that might be present at the location.
QUIZ YOURSELF
Check out how many traffic signs are you really aware of!
Don’t forget to check out the signs you are unaware of. Educate others on basic signs.
Dreams are stories and images that our minds create while we sleep. They can be entertaining, fun, romantic, disturbing, frightening, and sometimes bizarre. It is a fact that each dream lasts up to 5-20 minutes only. That is probably the reason why we often feel that dreams were short.
WHY DO WE DREAM?
There are many theories that state why we get dream, some of them are,
1)Building memory: Researchers suggest that dreams reflect a biological process of long-term memory consolidation, serving to strengthen the neural traces of recent events, to integrate these new traces with older memories and previously stored knowledge, and to maintain the stability of existing memory representations in the face of subsequent experience.
2)Processing emotion: The society seems to condition us to always appear calm and in full control of how we feel, no matter the circumstances which leads us in suppressing all our dark emotions. Researchers have discovered that there is a greater tendency for negative emotions experienced during waking hours to manifest within dreams. Especially sadness, fear, anger, and anxiety. Positive emotions did not significantly manifest in dreams.
3)Mental housekeeping: During sleep, the brain needs to process all the information from that day. This theory states that dreams are a result of the sorting, scanning and searching through memories. Very few people can actually remember their dreams during the day as they are more focused on working for the following day.
4)Instant replay: Human brains use dreams to replay recent events and help form memories — and experts have gotten the first glimpse of this process in action, a study has reported. When we sleep, our brains replay the firing patterns our neurons underwent.
5)Incidental brain activity: This view holds that dreaming is just a by-product of sleep that has no essential purpose or meaning. No worries and no place for superstitions.
TYPES OF DREAMS
VIVID DREAMS: Vivid dreams involve especially realistic or clear dream content.
RECURRING DREAM: Recurring dreams involve the same imagery repeating in multiple dreams over time.
BAD DREAMS: Bad dreams are composed of bothersome or distressing content.
WHY DO WE OFTEN FORGET OUR DREAMS?
Part of this is biological, as neurotransmitters forming memory are less active during sleep, and dream forgetfulness also appears to be related to the level of electrical activity in the brain during dreams.
Additionally, it could have something to do with the content of your dreams. Early psychoanalytic theory suggested that difficult or traumatic information in dreams is suppressed, and the dreamer is less likely to retrieve or analyse it.
remembering dreams is a superpower!
FORGETTING DREAMS
Most people over the age of 10 years dream between 4 and 6 times each night, but some people rarely remember dreaming. It is often said that 5 minutes after a dream, people have forgotten 50 percent of its content, increasing to 90 percent another 5 minutes later.
HOW CAN YOU REMEMBER DREAMS?
Focusing on the dream as much as possible upon waking.
Writing down as much about the dream as possible upon waking.
Waking up naturally and not with an alarm.
Remind yourself that dream recall is a priority.
FACTS ABOUT DREAMING
1)Dreaming can help you learn and develop long-term memories.
2)Lucid dreaming is when the dreamer’s aware that they are dreaming. They may have some control over their dream.
3)We may not remember dreaming, but everyone is thought to dream between 3 and 6 times per night.
4)Around 95 percent of dreams are forgotten by the time a person gets out of bed.
5)Blind people dream more with other sensory components compared with sighted people.
6)You can only dream about faces you’ve have already seen.
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