“Look at her, she probably thinks she is way better than anyone else.”
But I don’t. I stay quiet because I cannot engage myself in conversations, not because I think people are not good enough to be talked to, but because I think I am not good enough to be talked to.
Anxiety has made me like this. Anxiety has put an end to my social life way before it had even started.
I am always the shy one when it comes to hanging out in groups. I have a lot to say the majority of the time but the thing keeping me away from expressing myself is the thought I put behind every single word that comes out of my mouth.
The tone of voice I greet you with or the amount of interest I put into my sentences. Nothing goes unnoticed. Anxiety makes sure that I notice everything.
All I have ever wanted in life is to know how it feels like having self-confidence. How it feels like having no problems talking and exchanging opinions with others. The pure ability to make eye contact without sweating or cracking my knuckles until I’m in physical pain.
Just because I stare at my phone, at the floor, or I am counting the cracks on the wall behind your talking lips instead of focusing on the point you are trying to make, people assume I am rude.
Nodding my head instead of a welcoming “Good morning” makes my coworker think I am full of judgment, despise and derision.
But he is not familiar with my burning desire to talk to him, he is only familiar with the parts of me I don’t want to show. The ones that destroy me. He doesn’t know how many times I have skipped lunch because of him.
Because I was too shy, too embarrassed to ask him to move his plate out of the microwave. Or how many times I had to walk miles to get to work because it just seemed much easier than asking him not to use my parking space.
People get the vision of me being an asshole. But the real asshole here is my anxiety. The thing keeping me at home, keeping me away from my own life.
The voices in my head constantly yelling and telling me to double, even triple check everything I do. My movements, posture, body language and every combination of notes and sounds I make.
I just want to be normal, to have a normal life, a human life. This is not something I can wash away with pills, my mental health, or to be clearer: a lack of it is not something that I can live with anymore.
A widespread havoc on my inside is covered up with the most innocent smile and eyes full of “joy.” I am being attacked and destroyed by something I can’t escape from.
By something that is inside my own mind. I am on the verge of breaking and the only one whose fault it’s is myself. No matter how irrational that sounds, it’s more than real to me.
It’s not a choice you make, rather a choice that makes you.
All the logic in the world can’t keep my heart from hammering in my chest when I am about to go out with my friends. Getting ready for a night out is like getting ready for a battle.
By practicing my words and greetings I leave the door, with an abundance of apprehension in my thoughts, capturing the things that may go wrong and everything in between.
Anxiety makes me look like an asshole, it makes me turn into something I am in eternal denial for being.
It makes me lose myself, but in the same time, it is bringing me closer to myself, making me realize there is more to me than my mental illnesses.
Primitively speaking wanting something we can’t have has been embroiled in our genetic make up for many generations. The stark reality of poaching a mate has evolved from animals into our daily lives, mate poaching is attractive to women because women see a married man as already possessing all the qualities they require in their life.
If a man is married and taken off the market then it’s perceived that another woman has already seen his life ensuring qualities and married him.
This perception of what men can offer can certainly change due to their relationship with others. If a single lady meets a single guy, then immediately you may ask yourself why he is single, why hasn’t another single lady taken him off the market? However, if a single lady is attracted to a man and finds out they are in a relationship or married, then is this subliminal confirmation that he has all the necessary qualities she is looking for, is he more experienced, is he more committed, is he more desirable now because his wife or partner has already pre screened him?!! If someone wants him and has him, then he must be worth wanting and having by another!
It could also be said that women want more than a one night stand, more than just sex with a stranger never to be seen again.
But in the same breath don’t necessarily want the fully fledged and committed relationship that is expected of two people in a relationship. A married man offers sex, a partner, a lunch date, maybe even a weekend away. But on majority he certainly does not offer a long committed drawn out relationship that is hers and hers alone to fulfil and make work. On the other hand a married man could well be offering a committed relationship, but only when he is ready in the future and has left his wife first, but until then the guilty sex, the sneaking around and wanting what she can’t have is more than enough satisfaction.
The irony is that if he is perceived to have all the life ensuring qualities a woman seeks in a man, pre-screened by his current wife or partner, then why is he cheating with someone else, is his honesty and integrity already impaired, yet when dating a married man this is all ignored.
If he’s a cheat, a sneak and two timing the women in his life, then surely he can’t be top of your ‘must have’ list, or… is he? You would think the lack of respect, availability, time and attention is enough to put any women off, yet he is still perceived as desirable by many. However, some women’s logic also determines that if a man has a wife at home and is cheating on her, then he is not cheating with me. And in some women’s eyes that does sound good, especially those with possible trust.
This high number of single women certainly does desire a married man because it gives them space, they have a relationship with a pre-screened man who has the ability to give a woman breathing space. A mistress is not at all responsible for him, not accountable to him and do not need to give him all of their time and energy.
And let’s face it the sneaking around is probably a highlight of the relationship as the excitement of meeting up, hot rendezvous, meeting for lunch, staying for nights at a time provides arguably more thrills on a regular basis than a personal honest relationship. Secret sex can be more sort after, this lusting part of married men dating provides all the enjoyment a woman could need. New daring places to have sex such as in the marital home or bed fills this experience with passion and desire in a way not always possible in a regular relationship. Grabbing sexual encounters when you least expect them can be a huge turn on, these rule breaking, unprotected experiences are very desirable to single women as they are naughty, new, adventurous and no strings attached.
Alternatively there is also the competitive element to consider. Some women crave competition; they thrive on challenges and constantly seek goals to achieve to boost self-esteem. Dating a married man is the ultimate prize, the reassurance that comes with ‘winning’ a man that has already been pre-selected by another female.
The element of feeling superior often has little to do with how ‘hot’ or attractive the married man is, but more to do with being in a position of power and competing to ‘beat’ another woman.
However, do not forget that as much as the sparks are flying when they meet up at the secret rendezvous if he was to actually leave the marriage or relationship then be aware that dating a married man may well lose its appeal.
Once he is available and ready to start this new lease of life with a mistress, all the pretence and upkeep of this sordid affair will dissipate as quickly as the competition and challenge does.
Canadians are ‘Spocking’ their fivers in tribute to deceased actor Leonard Nimoy, aka Spock from the Star Trek series.
In a trend that has taken on Twitter, hashtagged #Spocking and #Spockingfives, Canadians have started drawing pointy ears and tiled brows over Canada’s seventh prime minister’s face.
Sir Wilfrid Lauriel’s face seems to have served as perfect basis for Star Trek’s famous Mr. Spock, played by Nimoy.
The Bank of Canada is not so happy with this trend though. Their spokeswoman Josianne Menard, sent USA Today an emailed statement that showed the reasons on why the Bank disagrees with this practice:
However, the trend continues and Canadian’s fivers aren’t the only notes that received a makeover.
Work, school, friendships, everything in life today comes down to one common thing – building good relationships. Although some people are just born with the gift to attract people, most of us struggle to get the feedback we need, no matter if we need a positive feedback from a colleague, friend or partner.
However, psychologists agree that the personal will to improve is crucial.
Indeed, there is a great amount of research done on this topic and researchers and psychologists have come to agreement about certain actions that greatly influence human relationships.
For instance, did you know that people are likely to behave in a good manner if you expect them to?
Here are 6 psychological tricks you could use to build better relationships with people.
Show them you see them as they like to be seen
Everyone wants to leave a certain impression about themselves in front of the others, and usually that has a lot to do with the beliefs they have about themselves. There is even a theory about this phenomenon – it’s called self-verification theory. The theory argues that people actually seek confirmation when they present their views.
This theory was tested by researchers at Stanford University and the University of Arizona, who conducted a study where they asked the participants with positive and negative perceptions about themselves about their preferences when interacting with people – whether they prefer critics or people who have positive reactions to their views.
The results have shown that the participants who perceive themselves in a positive way preferred to interact with individuals who had positive impressions of them. On the other hand, those with negative self-views preferred to interact with critics who gave them a feedback equal to their beliefs.
Furthermore, another study shows that the conversation advances more smoothly when we are talking to someone like-minded. Thus, showing like-mindedness can be the key to impressing someone and making them like you.
Tell them something personal
Secrets are for best friends only, but sharing personal information with someone you’ve just met can ensure building a closer relationship with them.
Arthur Aron conducted a studyon college students at Stony Brook University to discover whether sharing personal information really affects the intimacy level between the subjects.
In the study, the students were paired randomly and had a task to get to know each other better in 45 minutes. In the first group, the conversation started with questions about personal facts, such as the subject’s relationship with their mother and favorite holidays.
The second group was engaged in small talk during that period.
The experiment showed that self-disclosure is an effective technique when it comes to building relationships.
Namely, the students who had been engaged in a personal conversation with their subject ended up feeling closer to the conversation partner compared to the students who didn’t ask or answer personal questions.
Expect to see the best of them
First impressions are important, but they are influenced my many factors, one of which could be you. Thus, if you expect to get only the negative side of people, you will probably get only that.
The Pygmalion effect occurs when people treat the others according to what they expect to get from them. In other words, if you expect a bad behavior from someone, they are more likely to behave in such a manner.
So, if you want to build a good relationship with someone, keep only positive thoughts about them and they’ll give you the best of them.
Show them you like them
The so-called “reciprocity of liking” is a psychological phenomenon that has been known for a while. According to it, if you show someone you like them, there is a big chance that they will like you back.
The phenomenon has been supported by a study where participants were told that certain subjects involved in a group discussion like them.
After the study, the participants were asked who they liked best in the discussion. Most of them liked the individuals who reciprocated their feelings.
Make them laugh
Researchers from Illionis State University and California State University at Los Angeles discovered that sense of humor is a really important trait of a person when it comes to choosing a friend or partner.
Another study showed that the sense of humor is connected to the moral traits of people.
In this study, the participants who had highly exposed moral traits were perceived as less humorous and were less popular among their colleagues.
Encourage them to talk about themselves
Talking about yourself makes you feel good. It’s rewarding and motivating. Harvard researchers supported this with a study.
The researchers used FMRI machines to follow the brain activity when people share information about themselves or someone else.
It was discovered that sharing information publicly and talking about yourself activates the brain regions connected to motivation and reward.
So, encouraging people to talk about themselves will leave them with positive feelings about your conversation.
There are people who believe in astrology, and they are people who don’t. Either way, reading horoscopes is sometimes a great way to get our ego boost and feel confident about ourselves, especially when we are reading about our strengths and qualities.
However, the other side of astrology is not so positive. There are also many negative sides and character flaws of each sign that get revealed by astrology. And even when you don’t like reading about it, sometimes it is good to be aware of the negative aspects of your personality so that you can work on improving yourself.
Many people rely on astrology, their zodiac sign and the decisions that they make in their life, are based on their daily horoscope or maybe their natal card.
No one can assure you in the effects that the zodiac signs have on our personality or character marks, however in many situations you find yourself familiar to that other Aquarius friend and you share so much in common that you can’t stand each other anymore.
The astrology shows that pisces serial killers are the most dangerous serial killers in the zodiac.
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10. Leo (July 23- August 22)
This sign reacts so fast that often has disastrous consequences. Leos are one of the most violent signs when it comes to being involved in heated arguments. They can never admit they were wrong regardless of making a fool of themselves. Their vanity, pride, and superiority complex can destroy many lives, emotionally at least.
This sign enjoys being in the spotlight. They think the entire world revolves around them. They want to be perfect and they also want everything around them to be perfect. That’s why they will always try to present themselves in the best light.
Gentle, loving and tolerant, your Leo friends may be plotting their next victim and you wouldn’t even have a clue about it. Try googling Anthony “The Cleveland Strangler” Sowell and see it for yourself.
He was the notoriously famous American serial killer, who was later referred as the Cleveland Strangler by the press reports. He was arrested in October 2009 under the suspicion of killing 11 women, all of who were found in his Ohio duplex.
In 1989 he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years of jail for attempting to rape, kidnap and murder a three months pregnant woman. He pleaded guilty and was released in 2005.
However this wasn’t his last assault and when he was finally arrested for the second time, the police had found two bodies in his living room and four more were found throughout the house, some buried in the basement and some in the crawl spaces in the house.
The bodies continued to appear as the police started digging in the backyard and finding three more bodies and the remains of a fourth. It was a real graveyard as it seem. All of these victims lead him to prison and death sentence.
Leo serial killers:
Rodney Alcala
Tsutomu Miyazaki
Cary Stayner
Paul Durousseau
Anatoly Onoprienko
9. Pisces (February 19- March 20)
People born in this sign are known to be the greatest liars and manipulators. They lie a lot and they do it masterfully. Lying is their second nature and they often mix fantasy with reality. Sometimes they can’t even remember what is true and what is not.
A person born under the sign of Pisces is someone who is full of contradictions and they can’t make their own mind. They get themselves into complicated situations and they can’t get out of them. That’s when they tend to become aggressive and manipulative.
A water sign which is quite unpredictable when it comes to tricky situations, especially in situations when they lose their temper and the things gets intense.
Many serial killers were born in this zodiac sign, among which John Wayne Gacy who was responsible for at least 33 deaths.
He was an American rapist and serial killer, sexually assaulting and murdering at least 33 teenage boys and young men in the region of Cook County, Illinois. He deceived or led all of his victims to his Norwood Park ranch house where he raped them, tortured them and at the end killed them.
At least 26 of his victims were buried in his home and the others were scattered around his property. He was convicted due to his 33 murders and was sentenced to death for 12 of them.
Finally, he was executed by lethal injection in 1994 leaving behind plenty of victims and a nickname which give us chills even now after so many years. He named himself as the “Killer Clown” because of his mask as “Pogo the Clown” which wore it on children’s parties, parades and fundraising events.
Pisces serial killers:
John Wayne Gacy
Aileen Wuornos
Richard Ramirez
Ottis Toole
Todd Kohlhepp
8. Scorpio (October 23- November 21)
Scorpio is one of the most (or the most) dangerous signs. Scorpios may look calm but inside them, a storm is brewing. And no one knows when will they explode and make everyone pay for their mistakes. No one can mess with a Scorpio.
Scorpios are known to be limitless, unrestrained, prone to lying and cheating, and going to great lengths when it comes to destroying their enemies. They are spiteful and vindictive. They never forget those who have insulted them and they will do anything to destroy them.
If you want to get into trouble, then wrong a Scorpio. Even if they don’t sting you immediately, you can rest assured that they will do it sooner or later.
The people born in this zodiac sign, justify their zodiac sign’s name because they can be as dangerous as the scorpion’s sting and if you are a thorn in their eye, you wouldn’t know what will get upon you.
Just take for example Carl Eugene “The Sunday Morning Slasher”, the person who has left behind and was suspected for around 100 victims in total. He kidnapped his victims, tortured them and at the end murdered them.
He brutally murdered Gloria Steele, a 20 year old woman who was suspected that she was his second victim. He continued killing many other women at the age of 14 to 44 and the most interesting part was that the police couldn’t find anything on him for eight whole years.
He used the methods of stabbing, strangulation, drowning and bludgeoning. He did spend some years in jail for attacking a woman who came out alive at the end, however despite the DNA testing no one could prove him guilty of the other murders.
It wasn’t until 1980 when the police had the authorization to place him under sporadic surveillance and plant a homing device in his car. He was diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.
Even though the police gave him the chance to plead guilty for all those murders, he is still suspected to be responsible for over 90 deaths and was given a 60-year sentence. I sure don’t like to be the reason a Scorpio gets mad at.
Scorpio serial killers: Billy the Kid, David Parker Ray, Belle Gunness, Nannie Doss and Mary Ann Cotton.
7. Virgo (August 23- September 22)
A Virgo will not listen to anyone who has different opinions from them. This zodiac sign is always prepared for a battle for their thoughts and opinions even if that means losing all their friends and loved people in their life. No one should oppose a Virgo if they don’t want to see their evil side.
Even though this sign looks very sophisticated and gentle, under their grace there is a personality of nitpicking, petty, and quarrelsome nature. They want everything to be their way.
Don’t let the innocent name of this zodiac sign fool you, because they can be real homicidal maniacs. Yes, it’s true behind their innocent name Virgo, there is nothing virgin about them.
A notoriously famous serial killer will prove us right, Henry Lee Lucas was the man who is behind 157 deaths.
He was condemned to death for a single case, however was arrested in Texas based on his confessions and the other unsolved murders were attributed to him and were classified as cleared. He was sentenced with life imprisonment.
Virgo serial killers:
Serhiy Tkach
Maria Swanenburg
Richard Angelo
Gerald Stano
Albert DeSalvo
Joseph Christopher
Adnan Colak
Benjamin Atkins
6. Capricorn (December 22- January 19)
Capricorns can be one of the coldest and most indifferent people you’ll meet. They are very demanding and strict with the people in their life, even tyrannical. They have a tendency to nitpick and complain about the little things which drives other people crazy.
This sign is egotistical and headstrong. They won’t back down at anything. And when they say they are not holding a grudge, be careful because they never forgive and forget even the smallest offense.
Goats can be homicidal? Who would have thought huh? However, behind that coldness and distrust of people surrounding them, is their real face which compliments with their personality or their predisposition to be hardy killers.
Among the notorious killers born in this sign is Dean “The Candy Man” Corll, responsible for the death of over 28 people. Dean worked with two accomplices Elmer Wayne Henley and David Brooks.
All of them raped, tortured, abducted and murdered at least 28 boys and were known as being part of the Houston Mass Murders. When Henley shot Corll, everything came to light, how they deceived their victims and murdered them.
Some victims were shot with a 22-caliber pistol and buried in a rented boat shed, some were buried woodland near the Lake Sam Rayburn, some on the beaches in Jefferson County and Bolivar Peninsula.
His nickname Candy Man as well as the Pied Piper was given because he owned a candy factory and was known to give free candies to children. At that time this was the worst case of a serial killer in the American history.
Capricorn serial killers:
Harold Shipman
Dean Corll
Marcel Petiot
Ahmad Suradji
Anatoly Slivko
5. Aries (March 21- April 19)
This sign is a born tyrant. They are ruthless, primitive, and hot-tempered. Their domineering and aggressive nature can frighten everyone, including our friends and family. You should be very careful when dealing with this sign’s vindictive nature. They will stab you in the back when you least expect it.
This sign loves picking fights with other people. That’s how they get an ego boost. Moreover, they are careless spenders, so don’t give them any money. When drunk, this sign is prone to scandals and it is not fun being in their company.
Aries may be stubborn, intense and arrogant at some point, however nothing beats their homicidal nature and we have a record of pretty decent number of serial killers proving us right.
Even though he claimed to have murdered 87 people, officials estimated to around 37 and 57 victims. He was a self-described “angel of death”.
He is currently serving 28 life sentences, pleading guilty at the Toledo Correctional Institution in Toledo, Ohio.
Aries serial killers:
Alexander Pichushkin
Donald Harvey
Gennady Mikhasevich
Jane Toppan
Yoo Young-Chul
Paul John Knowles
Joachim Georg Kroll
Herbert Mullin
4. Gemini (May 21- June 20)
Gemini is a sign that changes their mood so quickly that you can’t imagine that someone is able to go from excitement to rage in a minute. They are two-faced, and because they are aware of it, they don’t trust other people as well. Some people say this is the evilest sign of the zodiac because of their double nature.
Geminis stay infantile throughout their whole life. They refuse to grow up and take responsibility for their actions.
The interesting moment with this zodiac sign is that they truly have a double personality or their mood varieties from loving and caring to aggressive and homicidal.
Many serial killers born in this zodiac sign as “the twins” have actually led double lives or had split personality issues. Among the most famous and popular Gemini serial killers is Jeffrey Dahmer, the Milwaukee Cannibal.
He was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, psychopathic disorder and schizotypal personality disorder, however was found sane at his trial. He was a sex offender and a notoriously famous serial killer.
Some of his murders included cannibalism, necrophilia and permanent preservation of body parts. He was sentenced to 15 terms of life imprisonment and was later sentenced to 16th term of life imprisonment for an additional homicide.
He died in prison as he was beaten to death by a fellow inmate at the Columbia Correctional Institution.
Gemini serial killers:
Pedro Rodrigues Filho
Samuel McDowell
Mohan Kumar
Robert Lee Yates
Jeffrey Dahmer
Arthur Shawcross
Lorenzo Gilyard
Peter Sutcliffe
3. Taurus (April 20- May 20)
Taurus is the most inflexible sign of the zodiac. They are proud, firm, and uncompromising. They think they can do anything because they know best. They can be ridiculously uptight and hypercritical, and so you can be sure they won’t accept any kind of change and novelty.
This sign is greedy and cheap when it comes to money. Moreover, it is best for you not to get into conflict with a Taurus because they can get extremely ruthless and dangerous when they are angry mainly because of their egotistical nature and thinking that they are the center of the universe.
Taurus has sadistic predispositions i.e. they can abuse and terrorize their family from their childhood days until the day they die even though on the surface they seem a nice and kind person.
Something must be wrong since the first American serial killer was born under this zodiac sign. He was discrete, attentive in hiding his victims and not even today can anyone claim the real number of victims, but it may as well be 200.
You seriously don’t want to mess with Taurus, I get chills just by thinking of them. H.H. Holmes or “The Torture Doctor” was the first documented killer in the modern sense of the term.
He was a fairly known and successful con artist and a bigamist, confessing 27 murders, however was under the suspicion of killing about 200 people. He brought his victims to his World’s Fair Hotel.
Taurus serial killers:
Earle Leonard Nelson
Carroll Edward Cole
Dorángel Vargas
Milton Johnson
Henry Howard Holmes
Vladimir Mukhankin
Dagmar Overbye
Sibusiso Duma
2. Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)
Because of their reckless nature, Sagittarian people often make great errors due to their lack of clear perception and judgment. They are oftentimes very optimistic in their pursues, even aggressive, but they lack common sense and that’s the reason why they don’t succeed in their endeavors.
This sign is prone to fantasy and lying. They like to create the reality they desire. They are very irresponsible and flaky which is a very annoying characteristic.
Determined, sociable, however they lack empathy. But we don’t put Sagittarius on this list because of their lack of empathy.
On the contrary, that may be a virtue compared to the psychopathic and homicidal nature. Just take Ted Bundy as an example, been to jail and escaped from there, escaped lockup and is responsible for the death of more than 30 victims.
Sagittarius people are extremely intelligent and quick-minded and maybe this characteristic saved so many serial killers from getting caught.
Ted was a kidnapper, burglar, rapist and a necrophile, assaulting and killing various women and girls and even though he only confessed 30 homicides, the real number of victims is still unknown.
He died in the electric chair at Rayford Prison in Starke, Florida and was described as a sadistic sociopath who took pleasure from other’s human pain and the control he had over these victims.
Sagittarius serial killers:
Ted Bundy
Larry Eyler
Billy Chemirmir
Thierry Paulin
Jose Antonio Rodriguez Vega
Larry DeWayne Hall
Jake Bird
Dennis Nilsen
1. Cancer (June 21- July 22)
We came to the final and most dangerous sign in the zodiac. They may seem all sensitive and harmless, but they are as vicious and homicidal or even more than you can ever imagine.
Cancers are people who can laugh at one second, and then burst into anger the next and most often over something unimportant. They are unpredictable and aggressive even to people who are closest to them.
Genene Joneswho is among the most iconic cancer serial killer was born under this zodiac sign and responsible for the death of around 60 victims. She was a pediatric nurse, responsible for the deaths of numerous infants and children in her care.
She used injections on them, with the intention of reviving them and therefore gain some attention or praise. The real number is unknown as the hospital officials destroyed records to prevent further litigation after her first conviction.
She was sentenced to 99 years of jail for killing a 15-month-old baby and later was sentenced to a concurrent term of 60 years in prison for almost killing Ronaldo Santos with heparin.
She will be subjected to a mandatory release in 2018 due to a Texas law to prevent prison overcrowding. You may want to consider twice before messing with Cancer.
Cancer serial killers:
Sergei Dovzhenko
Donato Bilancia
Charles Ray Hatcher
Julio Pérez Silva
Gerald Gallego
Rudolf Pleil
Volker Eckert
Sean Vincent Gillis
Zodiac Sign With The Most Murders
Are Scorpios more likely to be serial killers than Libras? Are Cancers innocent? Or is it Leos that you should look out for? Below is a list of 161 killers from 30 different countries born between 1900 and 2000 and their zodiac sign. Here are the results.
Pisces: 19 serial killers.
Scorpio: 17.
Sagittarius: 17.
Aquarius: 15.
Capricorn: 15.
Aries: 14.
Cancer: 13.
Taurus: 12.
Gemini: 11.
Leo: 10.
Libra: 10.
Virgo: 8.
So, Pisces seems to be the ‘greatest’ serial killer, followed by Scorpio and Sagittarius. Virgo, on the other hand, is the ‘most innocent’ one. What’s funny is that Pisces are thought to be one of the most gentle signs and they often say they despise cruelty of any kind.
The Most Dangerous Zodiac Sign Of The Worst American Serial Killers
When it comes to serial killers in America and their zodiac signs, here are the results:
Pisces: 9 American serial killers.
Scorpio: 8.
Gemini: 8.
Capricorn: 6.
Aries: 5.
Sagittarius: 5.
Leo: 4.
Virgo: 4.
Aquarius: 3.
Libra: 3.
Taurus: 3.
Cancer: 3.
Pisces are still number one murderer and Scorpio still holds the second position.
So, what do you think? Is your sign among the worst zodiac signs?
Gooseberries are translucent fruits that are a native of Europe and southwest Asia. They are those berries that you can either use in fruit desserts or serve them with different edible sauces. As a matter of fact, they are quite low in calories and also fat and cholesterol free.
Gooseberries are highly recommendable to everyone as they help in boosting brain performance and also increasing brain concentration. Apart from this, the gooseberries are high in minerals and various vitamins.
The taste of gooseberries falls in between the taste of blackberries and raspberries, i.e. they are sweet and juicy.
There are various benefits of eating gooseberries regularly. In the blog below there is a mention of seven proven health benefits of gooseberries.
Health Benefits of Gooseberries
1. Rich in Vitamin C
If you eat one whole cup of fresh and raw gooseberries than it means that you are having an intake of about 41.6 milligrams of Vitamin C. As per the reports, it is recommendable for an adult woman to have high amount of vitamin C and one whole cup of gooseberries alone contributes about 55% of the actual amount of vitamin C that a woman needs.
Also, it is important to note that vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps in averting the harmful compounds to damage the DNA. It also helps in lowering the risks of various heart diseases and cancer. The compounds of gooseberries are very much effective when it comes to the reduction of harmful effects of radiation and the chemotherapy sessions.
It does so without reducing the benefits of chemotherapy and works as an excellent antagonistic cancer handling fruit. It is highly advisable to store the gooseberries in a cool and dark place and use them within three to four days.
2. High Dietary Fiber
One cup of gooseberries comprises of 6.4 grams of dietary fiber that is about 26% of the total amount of dietary fiber that an adult needs to consume. It is important to note that they render a good amount of both, soluble as well as insoluble fiber.
The soluble fibers help in reducing the risks of diabetes and high blood pressure while the insoluble fibers help in regulating the bowel movements and eventually reducing disease like colon cancer.
Lastly, the fibers are very important for the body as they help in reducing the risks of obesity and various heart diseases.
3. High Amount of Manganese
As per the laboratory research, one cup of gooseberries comprises of 0.216 milligram of manganese, which is about 12% of the total amount that an adult woman needs to consume and about 9% of adult men.
Manganese plays a very important role in the body as it promotes the calcium absorption and regulates the blood sugar. It also reduces the risks of diabetes and arthritis.
Also as per the reports, if women do not avail sufficient amount of manganese, they are more likely to face premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms.
4. Rich in Vitamin A
Each cup of gooseberry comprises of 435 international units of vitamin A, which is about 18% of the total amount that an adult woman needs to consume and 14% of the total amount that a man needs to consume. You can find vitamin A in the carotenoid compound form in gooseberries.
It is very important to note that the carotenoids are antioxidants that help in reducing the risks of heart diseases and diabetes. The vitamin A also helps in proper regulation of genes and stimulating the red blood cells. Lastly, it is advisable to have the proper amount of vitamin A as it helps in reduction of infections and various eye problems.
5. Protects the Heart
The gooseberries are quite recommendable for the person who is having high cholesterol level. The fruit has the supple amount of fiber and iron that helps the person to fight cholesterol and reduce the risks of heart attacks.
It also comprises of compounds that help to control the oxidation of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) that eventually helps to release the free radicals. They also have various oxidative properties that make them control the cholesterol level of a person and reduce the risks of various diseases and induce the LDL.
6. Increases Brain Concentration
As we already know that gooseberries are a great source of antioxidants and fibers, it is also important to note that they are very effective in protecting the person against the cellular damage and various types of oxidative stress.
The antioxidants that are present inside the gooseberries are very important for the brain of a person as it helps in improving the memory quotient and the concentration level of the brain.
Lastly, as per the laboratory results, the antioxidants of gooseberries are so effective that they protect against major brain disease like Alzheimer’s. It is highly advisable to students to have the necessary amount of gooseberries on a daily basis to boost the brain performance.
7. Skin Benefits
Nobody wishes to look old before their age, and in such cases, it is highly recommendable to eat gooseberries as they work as an anti-aging fruit. Yes! Now you don’t have to spend money on anti-aging creams and treatments instead eat gooseberries and look young.
The gooseberries have a rich amount of collagen that helps in keeping the skin look fresh and young always. For better results, it is advisable to eat gooseberries on an empty stomach.
Gooseberries are one of those fruits that are not only good in taste but are extremely beneficial to health in many different ways. The sweet and juicy fruit comes along with compounds like polyphenols and minerals like zinc and much more.
The fruit is extremely beneficial in reducing the risks of various heart diseases, cancer as well as diseases like diabetes and arthritis. Apart from this, the fruit is extremely important in improving the brain concentration and boosting the brain performance.
It is highly advisable to all the people out there to have sufficient amount of gooseberries daily to stay fit and healthy.
Some people feel lonelier than others do, and sometimes it stays with some more than others do. However, the reason behind the phenomenon may not always be obvious.
Judith Orloff, author of the New York Times bestseller Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life, explains lonliness from a medical and personal perspective.
Orloff explains her experience with emotionally sensitive individuals who are constantly seeking long-term relationship and real connections with others, yet choose to remain single nonetheless.
The main reason behind this is the overwhelming effects it has on them, unfortunately. They choose to be lonely rather than overwhelmed.
She states, “The reason isn’t simply that there aren’t enough emotionally available people ‘out there,” nor is their burnout”neurotic. Personally and professionally, I’ve discovered that something more is going on.”
Empathic individuals are a rare and often misunderstood breed. They are not like everyone else who can go on nurturing relationships the “normal” way, if you will. They become smothered quite quickly and tend to run off to their safe space.
According to Orloff, empaths easily absorb their partner’s energy and may instantaneously become exhausted. It is not that they do not enjoy their partner’s company; it goes deeper than that.
When spending time with someone, they engross their energy fifty times more than the average person, which in turn gets them to burn out if they do not tune out.
The thing that most people do not understand about empaths, including themselves, is that they unintentionally become emotionally unavailable to others and avoid relationships overall.
It is not that they are not ready or unwilling. It is simply too much to handle at times. For them to be able to fully function in relationships, they must distance themselves from those around them in order to function properly.
However, the distance does not stop there. Empaths absorb everyone’s energies, which means they need space and distance from everyone around them. This include their friends, loved ones, partners and even strangers.
This is not something they have chosen, but rather something that has chosen them and the only way to cope is healthy distance.
Everyone has energetic boundaries that they prefer not to be crossed, not only empaths. Therefore, they should be communicated properly and in a timely manner to avoid discomfort. Communication is the element to this being successful.
Relationship Advice for Empaths
Try to Assign Personal Space
Empaths can only function properly in a relationship if even space is given to them, not only emotionally, but also physically. Try to assign either a room or an extra bathroom to “escape” when necessary. Even if you have a closet to crawl into when need be, make sure you communicate this.
How to Communicate
Once you are in a relationship, communication is key, especially for empaths. Be sure to speak out about your sensitive nature and if you are with the right person, they will understand. This way, you can embrace it instead of hide it.
Desired Sleeping Styles
Most couples sleep in the same bed, while empaths have a hard time getting used to this. As mentioned, they need their own sleeping space in order to get a good night’s sleep. None of this is personal, just a preference on their end to feel more comfortable. All of this needs to be communicated with the other side in order to avoid misunderstandings.
Taking Brief Breaks
For most couples, asking for a short break may indicate that something is wrong in the relationship. However, for empaths, this is the best and most sure way to secure the relationship on a longer front. Empaths feel everything a lot more intensely than others, so it only makes sense that they need time to regroup.
Orloff shares that in her experience, she has notices this approach especially beneficial, so much so that it has even saved certain marriages from breaking apart.
This approach to taking short breaks allows the relationship to flourish, as empaths will feel safer and closer to their partner this way. This has been proven to work even with the most cautious empaths.
Traveling Together
When traveling together with a partner, make sure you communicate space needs accordingly. The space issues do not end when empaths leave the house. Unfortunately, they follow them everywhere, including on trips.
Medical debt can be quite taxing, physically and mentally of course. There are so many other people who have to work on it before it gets out of hand. And once it does gets out of hand, then it’s hard to avoid falling into the pitfall of bankruptcy.
In America alone, majority of the natives are suffering from the burden of medical debt, due to the growing [price of pills, medications, injections and surgeries.
The only way to avoid it is by living a healthy life, which is quite impossible in this high working lifestyle. Therefore, you have no other way but to handle such problems, from start till end.
Reasons behind growth of medical bills
Now, there are multiple reasons for those ever growing medical bills. Falling into sudden injuries or illness will be the major cause for medical bill growth. No one is expected to know about the time when they are going to fall ill, so that they can prepare otherwise.
Therefore, emergencies are the main reason behind certain growth in medical bill. Furthermore, you have insurance companies, which are working to make this payment a bit more difficult sometimes. All these points have to be considered as reasons, while working on the medical expenses right now for sure.
Dealing with the growing bills
Whenever you are planning to tackle medical bill, you have to deal with more beyond just hospitals and doctors. You have to deal with your health insurance firms, as well, and get along with the debt collectors now. There are certain medical establishments, which are quite aggressive when it comes to collecting debts.
These firms might even sue you or can even convince you that you won’t be able to seek any medical treatment further if you owe them money. Want to know more to get rid of that problem? Then you might have to check online and gain some important information on the topic.
Facing credit card debt is common these days but it is always a wise idea to plan well and take necessary steps in order to solve your debt issues in the initial stages so as to get relief easily.
Checking on the bills
After gaining all kinds of medical treatments, it is time to confront the bill. To be on the safer side, ensure to check the bills if those are accurate. If you have any doubt on any particular sector, do not forget to check that out.
With the addition of taxes and what not, you are bound to pay some bucks extra. So, get to understand those calculations straight and match that with the bills to ensure that the hospitals are not playing any tricks on you.
Avoid the overcharges now
Some hospitals are clever enough to add overcharges while making a patient’s bill. As there are so many small checks included so most of the time patient party avoids falling into this pit of checking the bills in details.
Avoid being such a loser and go through the bill thoroughly to avoid overcharges, or charges for those services, which you didn’t even receive. Once you are through with the points and packages, half of your work is done. That way, you can prevent your opportunities to fall into medical debt more and get rid of payments immediately.
There is a link between your financial situation and mental health. The psychological state is affected adversely by obligations. High financial debt is associated with depression, stress and high blood pressure.
Mortgage is good for peace of mind
Researchers have shown that people who have obligations have a higher incidence of psychological health problem. The common psychological illnesses individuals face are anxiety disorders, depression and psychotic disorders.
Suicidal tendency
An even stronger link is established between debt and suicide. People confronted with problems of debt are more likely to commit suicide or will have a suicidal tendency.
Substance abuse
They are also dependent on alcohol consumption and drug abuse. Studies have shown that unmarried people, people who have retired and those who did not study much are prone to stress related to credit cards and outstanding bills.
Distress is more in case of home renters
In case you have an unsecured debt, then you may face serious health problems. On the other hand, a mortgage does not pose to be a threat, especially to psychological well being. It is seen that psychological anguish is lower in the case of homeowners compared to people renting properties.
Financial insolvency leads to distress
Of course, the risks of psychological problems are lower only when you are in a financial position to make timely payments on your mortgage. It is often seen people who are going through problems such as loss of jobs or marital disharmony resulting in divorce have the same level of distress similar to people struggling to pay their mortgage payments.
Difficulty in paying bills
Always worrying about obligations will lead to an increase in stress level and reduction in resilience. Psychological problems cause instability, and that interferes with appropriate financial management. These kinds of diseases affect self-control and lead to atrocious spending. They may lead to concentration problems and this may have a detrimental effect on the job situation, and you may end up losing your job. This will result in experiencing difficulty in paying bills. Credit card debt consolidation is a great way to solve your debt issues in an easy manner. It is an effective way to get relief from your debt related issues that too in a systematic manner.
Tackle both problems
You can solve the problem of debt. To address that problem, you need to have a strong bent of mind. If you are suffering from depression or anxiety attacks, then your mental issues may come in the way to solve that problem. On the other hand, if you are overburdened with obligations, then taking care of your psychological problem will not be feasible. Irrespective of which matter comes first, both the issues of mental health problems and debt have to be tackled simultaneously. You can cope with your debt if your mental health is good. If your financial situation is organized, then your mental state will be better.
Always monitor
If you had past problems of these kinds, but you are not experiencing anything now, then also watch out. You should monitor your bank balance and take good care of your mental health. If you have recognized the connection between psychological distress and improper handling of finance, then you must have understood the values of both and the ways you have to nurture both.
Why is the word debt so traumatic? This is because debt is not just about money. It is about a lot of psychological feelings associated with it. Any debt is capable of causing severe emotional distress. An average individual has credit card debt, car loans, medical debt, mortgages, educational loans and various other obligations.
The impact of debt differs from person to person. Those who struggle to pay off the debts are more likely to face serious health issues compared to those who did not have to go through this dreadful experience.
Economic scenario of the downtrodden class
The financial scenarios of many countries have unemployment as the major issue. As unemployment is on the rise, the unemployment insurance benefits are also likely to be exhausted.
Drying up of savings
As an individual’s debt increases, his savings are drying up. When people are facing a significant debt crisis, they are likely to suffer health wise.
Health problems
Those with high debt stress have reported health problems such as ulcers, digestion problems, frequent migraine and headaches and backaches.
Chronic stress
Chronic stress results in the release of harmful chemicals which disturb the equilibrium of the body. These chemicals cause severe harm to the vital body systems such as blood pressure, memory and immune system.
Poor people trapped in vicious cycle
The ongoing debt problem coupled with insufficient income worsens the situation. The low-income families are trapped in this vicious cycle of insufficient income, ill health, piling bills and inability to afford medical amenities.
Government supported centers providing health care
There are many centers which are backed by the government providing health benefits to the poverty stricken communities. Many programs are available for low-income people and also for those people whose income levels are subject to fluctuations.
For enrolment in these programs, various strategies are utilized. The centers work closely with the states to identify and enroll people who are eligible for these programs. Guidelines are available which informs in details about the eligibility criteria.
Presumptive eligibility is employed as a tactic in some states to avail of the services of those programs without having to wait for the full processing of the applications. In certain case, states may grant authority to qualified entities to provide assistance regarding screening of these applicants and also to decrease the administrative burden on the states.
Continuous coverage
State agencies may also provide one-year continuous coverage for the children even if their family income has changed during the year. Giving a guarantee of continuous coverage helps in ensuring that the children are provided appropriate health care.
It also helps in developing a bond between doctors and the children along with their families. This helps in preventing wastage of time and money of the government by the elimination of unnecessary paperwork.
Providing quality care
These programs are focused on simplification of health care process and working efficiently to provide quality medical care to low-income individuals at lower costs. Even prescription drugs are provided at nominal amounts for the financially challenged people.
There are so many people in today’s time who are struggling with credit card debt issues. The craze of using credit card is increasing day by day and with it is increasing the cases of debts.
Credit card debt consolidation loan is an effective way to solve your debt issues in an easy manner. It will solve your debt issues and will provide you relief so that you can live a happy and tension free life.
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