Let’s face it, getting bullied and being ostracized doesn’t end with your teenage years, especially if you’re living with a bully at home. If you’ve ever felt targeted by any of your family members, emotionally abused, and intimidated to the level where you’re forced to believe that something’s truly wrong with you, then you know …
The holiday season is in full swing and comes with a lot more than just Christmas songs, sweet treats and joyous family gatherings. It sometimes brings along unwelcome guests, stress, and dark waves of depression. Although this stress is understandable considering the wide list of demands – from shopping for presents, to cooking meals, cleaning …
Narcissists are extremely self-focused individuals, and the scenario doesn’t change much when they become parents. A narcissistic parent would be oblivious to their child’s struggles and feelings. They won’t understand the emotional state of their kids, and often have difficulty accepting the fact that their child may be going through some kind of mental or …
Do you dread holidays because of the narcissist in your life? Then there is not doubt you have been through the ‘devalue and discard’ game – on multiple occasions – especially during the holiday season (birthdays are no exception). That’s because narcissists are hellbent on destructing and dismantling close relationships and making others feel “less …
A single hostile email, text, or an unkind comment can leave you feeling vulnerable, emotionally overwhelmed, and at the verge of breaking down. You’d either feel too drained to respond, or extremely angry towards the other person. But, what’s the best way to react? Would ignoring the comments or confronting aggressively put an end to …
Individuals suffering from Narcissistic personality disorder often lack a solid sense of self. They harbor an over-inflated ego which feeds on the feelings and emotions of friends, colleagues, and family members so that the narcissist feels admired, adored, affirmed, nurtured, and, in some cases, feared as well. A narcissist, at all times, needs their ego …
It’s a widely known fact that nutrition plays a significant role in a person’s physical health, but you may be unaware of how your diet impacts your emotional state. While most people tend to analyze health by separating brain from the rest of their body, good health refers to your overall well-being from a holistic …
Not everyone has the luxury of being apolitical or desensitized toward the political problems concerning the general population. Matters such as separating migrant children from their parents, denying proper medical treatment to members of the LGBTQ community, and eliminating EPA guidelines aren’t insignificant, especially for those without the privilege of staying unaffected whether one party …
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 …