The terms ‘neurotic’ and ‘psychotic’ both indicate that something is not entirely well with someone’s mental state. We tend to use both terms interchangeably, often at others who've acted untowardly. All the while, whether or not we know the difference says a lot more about how well we are able to navigate our own mental suffering. Our latest article reveals the signs of neurotic and psychotic tendencies that we may experience on a daily basis, and why one of these states may actually be far more desirable than the other. | | | Join our Membership to access all of our articles, podcast episodes, daily lessons and more – start your free trial below. | | | | | A Question To Ask Ourselves When We're Feeling Low and Paranoid
Some states of anxiety and irritation seem to keep us trapped, offering no clear way out. This quick mental exercise helps us see that what we think we're feeling, and what's truly going on, are two very different things. | | | | | Episode 25: Am I Going A Bit Mad? We all have moments when we fear something inside us might be drifting beyond reason. In this episode of The Workshop podcast, we explore our shared human tendency for 'madness', and where some of our more peculiar behaviours really come from. | | | |
