Those on an infertility journey are accompanied by no one else but the silent grief of loss that fills up their whole existence. Even if one tries, there is no avoiding the suffering as you get drowned in the murmurs of “everything would be fine” and “you can always adopt”, while trying your best to …
Being in any relationship with someone who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder can be, without a doubt, an immensely grueling and life draining, experience. A narcissist would rather lose a limb than lose control. They’ll manipulate and lie to get their way, even if it is a bad idea and they know it. A narcissist …
Narcissistic abuse affects over 158 million people in the U.S. alone, and a majority of these narcissists are absolute control freaks. They try to possess and own their partners, friends, children, accomplices, and almost every single person in their lives. Voice your concerns and you’d find yourself trapped in a whirlwind of narcissistic abuse. The …
Are you in a relationship with someone who’s completely narcissistic? Do you suspect they’re cheating on you? They might be! Narcissistic individuals crave constant attention to validate their worth and condone their actions. This is all governed by a very twisted thought process. Narcissistic partners cheat at a much higher rate than many other people. …
As the mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns began and the world launched into a temporary shutdown, mental health issues started escalating while the effects of isolation materialized in the form of elevated stress levels, increased anxiety, and mental breakdowns. Without their daily dose of social interaction, those who were already suffering from eating disorders such as Anorexia …
As the world shuts down and the government imposed lockdowns attempt to save the general public from a life-threatening virus, the mental health of those already under stress has deteriorated even more. COVID-19 has not just killed thousands of humans within a few months, it has also pushed a huge number of stressed-out individuals to …
Are you even a teacher if you didn’t break down and cry during your first week back to school this year? Being a teacher is unbelievably hard and incredibly stressful. Teachers work endless hours beyond the school day, with low compensation, infrequent praise, and the pressure of increased demands being dumped on them by non-educators. …
For those who think a mental illness is “all in your head”, specifically when it comes to young children and adolescents, know that research shows a child’s ability to function can be easily impeded by emotional stress. There have been numerous incidents of kids failing to keep up with their studies because their mental health …
Is there a narcissistic Wicked Witch in your life? Beware! She may have her own “flying monkeys” as well. A term coined from the popular movie “The Wizard of Oz”, flying monkey refers to someone who orbits around a narcissist, obeying their orders and doing all the dirty work for them. These people are somewhat …
Do you feel defeated by chronic, never ending, medication resistant depression? Has your depression taken a toll on your daily life and relationships, changing the way you feel, think, or behave? If the medications with psychotherapy doesn’t seem to be working, the way it used to, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may be something to explore …