As we approach the holiday season, I want to address a topic that’s close to the hearts of many – the holiday blues and its connection to mental health. It’s vital to grasp the distinction between temporary holiday blues and more persistent mental health disorders, as recognizing this difference can be a crucial step in …
Living with a narcissist can make your life miserable. But it’s even worse if you must spend any moment of the holiday season with them. The narcissist in your family tree may be a parent, an adult child, even an in-law. Whoever it is means putting up with their incessant need for attention, their self-aggrandizement, …
Having a family member with a mental illness or personality disorder can be difficult, making the holidays even harder. That’s because a toxic family member can make things bitter, awkward and a path of eggshells for everyone to travel. How to Manage Your Holiday with a Toxic Person? Do you remember Christmases past when your …
The most horrible thing narcissists do is that they NEVER leave you alone. Whether it’s your narcissist ex, a colleague, or even a self-obsessed friend, they won’t easily let you ‘grey-rock’ your way out of the relationship without constant attempts to lure you back in. They’ll follow you everywhere, trying to ‘hoover’ you back into …
Can’t host parties, dinners, and get-togethers this year? Then what’s your plan for the holidays? Try sending gifts to your loved ones through email or the mail, exchanging greetings on FaceTime, and having dinner together on a virtual table! Holiday Traditions During COVID – How to do it? Let’s face it, holidays this year are …