Psychology Around the Net: April 15, 2017

Happy Saturday, sweet readers! This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at some serious reasons why it might be time to quit your job, a new fake beauty ad campaign to bring awareness to mental illness, how oxytocin could help opioid addiction recovery, and more. Oh, and a special bit at the end about the new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, which I just found out is currently Netflix’s most tweeted about show. Yes, it’s that popular. If you haven’t watched yet, don’t worry; I didn’t include any spoilers. Still, read at your own risk. Let’s go! 9 Telltale Signs That It’s Time To Quit Your Job: According to the American Psychological Association, people who work demanding jobs and feel they have less control over what they do are more likely to suffer physical and mental health issues such as sleep problems, exhaustion, anxiety, and depression. Of course, suffering through these nine problems doesn’t help, either, and might just push you toward making a healthier move. Why Narcissists Want to Make Their Partners Jealous: New research from the University of Alabama suggests people with high levels of narcissistic traits purposely make their partners jealous in order to meet their own goals, such as gaining (or maintaining control) or boosting self-esteem. However, the level of these jealousy games often depends on the type of narcissist. A “grandiose narcissist,” who generally is described as one who fee...
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