Life When Your Parent is Mentally Ill

Life When Your Parent is Mentally Ill

Living with parents who struggle with mental illness is never easy, but it’s manageable. Parents suffering from mental disorders can create an uncomfortable living experience for their children, often harming their physical and emotional development. Fortunately, you can navigate this with proper awareness and support. Here are some things you can do when living with …

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How Narcissists Manipulate You and What to do About It

How Narcissists Manipulate You and What to do About It

Narcissists can be annoying to live with, even dangerously manipulative in some cases. While many people exhibit some degree of narcissism, it’s those with a narcissistic personality disorder that you should be careful of. Knowing how a narcissist manipulates people can help you avoid being manipulated by them. Here are some common ways in which …

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Coping with Mental Illness During the Holidays: 3 Easy Tips

Coping with Mental Illness During the Holidays

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 …

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Narcissists and Their Hoovering Tactics

Narcissists and Their Hoovering Tactics

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 …

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Trauma Bonding: What Is It? And How to Break Free?

Trauma Bonding: What is it and How to Break Free?

Yes, falling in love with your captor is possible and it’s no different than being held hostage. If you find yourself unable to get out of an abusive relationship, or have stayed in unhealthy relationships before, there’s a possibility you may be “stuck” as a result of the trauma bond. This type of survival strategy …

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