Main character syndrome is the perception that your life is a story or a movie where you’re the central character. A term that was born on social media, it’s not a true syndrome or mental disorder.

A good psychological sketch will help fill out your character. There are a lot of Character Outline guides out there, but it's easy to focus on the superficial with them, particularly since most of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. We’ve all experienced that moment of “cinematic” recognition. A ...