Nearly 800,000 people die every year due to suicide, and depression is a common reason why they do what they do. Fearful that your constantly depressed mood won’t go away? Scared of the sadness that comes in waves every single day? Don’t want to meet old friends or spend time with the family? If yes, …
In most cases, when stress hits, anxiety is bound to follow. A lot of individuals experience extreme stress and anxiety at some point in their lives. Whether you’re tensed about changing jobs or are facing financial troubles, anxiety can be a normal response. However, when the response to stressful events starts affecting your daily life …
Narcissists are a tough bunch. It’s not just hard to live with them, it can be impossible and unbearable. The company of a Narcissist can drive you mad in a short time period, sometimes happening without you even realizing it! What is Micromanipulation? How Do Narcissists Do It? Whether a person has been diagnosed with …
They say the only worse thing than having to deal with a Narcissist, is having to deal with an aging one. Narcissist are desperately self-centered people. Their craving for attention and drama is never-ending. And they can go to all ends just to make sure they’re seen, heard, and most importantly, obeyed. A Narcissist sets …
Growing up in a Narcissistic family comes with a long list of adverse effects for those who’re ignored, overlooked, manipulated, and burdened by the Narcissist’s needs. However, the lifelong trauma and mental health disorders doesn’t just affect the invisible child or the scapegoat. Golden Child Syndrome is real! What is the Golden Child Syndrome? According …
Growing up as the invisible child – Compliant, well-behaved, and affable. Were these the adjectives that described you as a child? Were you also ignored, overlooked, and often found yourself in need of external validation? If yes, then there’s a huge chance you were brought up in a narcissistic family! Were You an Invisible Child? …
“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you” – Rupi Kaur. Often times, self-love is confused with self-indulgence, self-centeredness, and even narcissism. It’s considered ‘too cheesy’ and the instigator of a selfish approach towards day-to-day matters in life. Deep down we all know how important it is to love oneself, prioritize …
A Narcissistic family’s scapegoat is forever suppressed under the weight of rage, unhappiness, family drama, and the Narcissist’s needs. Although a manipulated victim of narcissistic abuse, the scapegoat has many strengths that are also their means of redemption. Isolated, Confused, Maddened, Yet Strong For narcissistic parents, anyone who challenges their family narrative is a threat. …
Ideal families are rare. In the real world of family dysfunction, the family dynamics are not always as apparent as one may think. Unlike alcoholism or drug addiction, the addition of narcissistic personality disorder can often go unspotted – especially when it involves the denials of family members of their loved one. Nevertheless, narcissism plays …
Their inflated ego and sense of superiority is a sign of their unstable identity. Narcissists don’t just think they’re better than most, but they’re also in dire need of acceptance and validation from others. In other words, a narcissist will always want to hear their name being cheered. Regardless of the situation, they’ll want you …