Tagged: #mentalhealth

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How to deal with a narcissistic:  What works and what doesn’t

Dealing with a narcissist may seem like an endless mountain, particularly if they only ever think about themselves. Regardless of what kind of relationship you are in, they might manipulate a situation to get what they want. Unfortunately, narcissists fail to realize how self-centered they are.

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Benefits of Keeping a Journal

Journaling is an inexpensive, effective activity that can help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings and perspectives.  It gives you a chance to slow down and de-stress, release tensions and provide closure to your emotions.

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Adult ADHD- A character flaw or a real illness?

ADHD is a syndrome of the brain manifested mainly due to a abnormal brain chemistry, brain structure, and the connectivity of their neurons.   Plainly said, an individual suffering from ADHD has no control over the development of their symptoms, but with proper support and treatment, one can learn to effectively go about their day-to-day responsibilities.

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How to Maintain Healthy Boundaries with Your Adult Children

Watching your little one growing up could hurt at times. The ambivalence one feels as they try to figure out ‘adulting’, while going through the painful lessons that life so often does seem to teach-can be nerve wrecking to most parents. The separation anxiety is now shifted from the child to the parent. There is sadness and emptiness as much as there is relief.

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Gaslighting-All you need to know

Sadly, gas lighters are everywhere. They are found in every kind of relationship, including personal, intimate, social and even professional. They are found among politicians, celebrities or even in your own surroundings. They could be your family member, your neighbor, co-worker, manager, or even that social media influencer whose fan you are. It works on a single principle:
“If you repeat a lie often enough; people will eventually start believing it”

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Make your emotions work for you- Not against you

No matter what is going on in your life right now; know that we as humans were never made to live continuously with restrictive emotions like fear, stress, anxiety, worry and anger. The purpose of our lives is not to remain stuck, stressed and wasting energy we could use for positive purposes, like enjoying life more and realizing our dreams.

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How to manage holiday stress and the winter blues amidst COVID-19

When the weather is cold and the skies are dark and cloudy, it’s easier to feel down and despondent. People with pre-existing mental health conditions could be severely affected with these ‘holiday blues’./’winter blues’ Some of the additional triggers brought on by the financial stress, cold weather, and loneliness, without the global pandemic and worldwide travel bans definitely do add to the strain.