What We Can Learn From Emotional Control – Breaking Down Emotional Regulation for Better Mental Health

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The comprehensive guide to emotional control and dysregulation, and how they both can impact our emotional and mental health. Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash ***Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only Are you feeling overwhelmed and dealing with various levels of emotions? Do you … Continue reading What We Can Learn From Emotional Control – Breaking Down Emotional Regulation for Better Mental Health

Unmasking The Effects of Social Media on Mental Wellbeing

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How social media effects our mental health but how it can also benefit us as well Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash We live in the social media age, where our digital lives are unprecedentedly intertwined with our everyday lives. From Instagram to Twitter and Snapchat, billions of us have taken up residence online and … Continue reading Unmasking The Effects of Social Media on Mental Wellbeing

Uncover the Three Warning Signs of a Toxic Narcissist

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Narcissistic abuse is far more than lies and controlling behavior Photo by Jaanus Jagomägi on Unsplash Growing up, I had a narcissist in my life. They reigned pure terror over me with a vast array of belittling tactics. I was constantly fed lies to preserve whatever secret they were hiding. The narcissist in my life … Continue reading Uncover the Three Warning Signs of a Toxic Narcissist

Steer Clear of Narcissists to Safeguard Your Inner Peace

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Helpful tips to protect what is most important: your sanity Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash For my entire life, I have lived on the lies of a narcissist. What I thought was true was false, and the reality I saw was a delusion. I could never get a single truth to come out of … Continue reading Steer Clear of Narcissists to Safeguard Your Inner Peace

Gaslighting May Be a Common Manipulation Strategy for a Narcissist

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Gaslighting was the narcissist’s bread and butter photo credit: Cynthia Magana on Unsplash When someone thinks about what truly makes up a narcissist, typically the first thought is manipulation. Narcissists are all about what they can get for themselves. Everything in a narcissist’s world centers around their own desires and beliefs. A heavy hand of … Continue reading Gaslighting May Be a Common Manipulation Strategy for a Narcissist

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of PTSD

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Deconstructing the parts of PTSD and what a traumatic event is. Photo Source: Pierre Bamin on Unsplash Disclaimer: Although I have personal and professional experience in the mental health field, I am not a licensed mental health professional. The information contained in this article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this … Continue reading Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of PTSD

Harness Your Inner Strength To Overcome Challenges

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Empower yourself and learn the power of resilience Photo Credit: Alex Shute on Unsplash Resilience is an important part of mental health and well-being. Building resilience can help us to better cope with difficult situations, manage stress, and maintain a positive outlook in life. It helps us to develop self-esteem, which can be challenged during … Continue reading Harness Your Inner Strength To Overcome Challenges

This is How Stress Can Negatively Affect Our Mind and Body

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Source: Meghan Hessler on Unsplash Stress affects mental health and physical health in a variety of ways. And sometimes, stress isn’t something that we always know how to handle.  Through challenging  times, we all find ways to cope. The types of stress that we have in our life is important to understand. Stress can be classified … Continue reading This is How Stress Can Negatively Affect Our Mind and Body

Taking Your Power Back From a Narcissist

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The greatest weapon that a narcissist has is power — take that away and they have nothing Image Credit: Mike L on Unsplash I sat across from them at the kitchen table, my foot nervously tapping on the ground. They sat across from me, eyes cast downward and a stern face with a hint of a menacing … Continue reading Taking Your Power Back From a Narcissist

How Our Personality Can Be Influenced Over Time

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Image Credit: Alex Blăjan on Unsplash Our early years define us; there’s no other way around it. What shapes our personality is everything that you have ever lived through, with each experience having a unique impact on you. What happens during our childhood can influence the rest of our lives.  Many different factors influence how … Continue reading How Our Personality Can Be Influenced Over Time