Childhood Emotional Neglect: What It Is and How to Heal
Physical abuse leaves physical scars, and emotional abuse leaves psychic ones, but what about emotional neglect? The absence of emotional support in childhood can...3 min
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Death By Alcohol: More People Are Dying From Drinking Too Much
The number of alcohol-related deaths has grown rapidly in recent decades, according to a new analysis of death certificates. The research, published Wednesday in Alcoholism:...1 min
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Unloved Daughters: Understanding “Echoism” May Help You Heal
While the word “narcissism” has certainly gone mainstream—Google it and you’ll be offered up no fewer than 57 million entries—the term “echoism,” coined by my...4 min
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10 Ways Narcissists Take Control
What is a narcissist, you might ask. Are you controlled by one? Narcissists are the most confusing (and dangerous) people on earth. If they are toxic...9 min
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The Boundaries That Helped Me Stop Being a Doormat
“Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal, and necessary.” ~Doreen Virtue I’m really nice. Too nice actually. I’ve even been something of...4 min
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Why It’s So Hard to End a Codependent Relationship
You’re dependent on others to make you feel worthwhile At the core of codependency, there is an emotional dependence on others to validate your self-worth....3 min
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Quiz: Do You Know How to Spot A Narcissist?
Narcissism is more than simply being selfish. It's a disorder. 1 min
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Don’t Ignore The Red Flags Because You Are Trying To See The Good
Some relationships turn sour in ways no one could have predicted. On the other hand, there are lots of giveaways that show up early. In...3 min
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The Debilitating Anxiety Symptom No One Ever Talks About
Until only recently, I kept a big aspect of my anxiety hidden from the world because I was deathly afraid of the consequences I would...3 min
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The Surprising Psychology Behind Perpetual Lateness
Sometimes, one of my psychotherapy clients will be late. “The tube got stuck; I do apologise.” If it happens once, I don’t treat it as...2 min
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Toxic Family Dynamic
Are you in a toxic family dynamic without even knowing it? Where I grew up it was common for a girl to be raised to...3 min
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7 Lessons I Learned From Toxic Friends
There’s no room for toxic friends. Toxic friendships don’t have to be tolerated, so walk away. Easier said than done, I know, but it’s possible....2 min
