Taking Your Power Back From a Narcissist

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

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

The Eye-Opening Guide to Depression and Mania That You Need to Know

Exploring depression and mania and how neither are one-size-fits-all. Source: Markus Spiske on Unsplash Currently, 1 in every 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental health disorder. That could be your sister, brother, cousin, or neighbor — anyone can have a mental health disorder. There is a myth that we can simply control our … Continue reading The Eye-Opening Guide to Depression and Mania That You Need to Know

Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Anxiety

People with ADHD 50% more likely to have an anxiety disorder. Source: Alex Vámos on Unsplash Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, is a common mental health disorder, along with anxiety. ADHD and anxiety are two different types of mental health disorders that can both influence one another. Many people with ADHD are known as the person who … Continue reading Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Anxiety

What Living With a Mental Illness Really Looks Like

From daily symptoms that don’t seem to dissipate, to the effect on our self-esteem — mental health disorders can take a toll. Source: Kevin Bosc on Unsplash For some people, mental illness or mental health, in general, is a somewhat taboo topic. How mental health was spoken about throughout our childhood is crucial in our attitude and beliefs … Continue reading What Living With a Mental Illness Really Looks Like

3 Signs of a Toxic Relationship

Knowing the signs of a toxic relationship can help you stay aware. Source: Andrew Neel 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 article are not meant to … Continue reading 3 Signs of a Toxic Relationship

Understanding the Disorder Behind a Narcissist

Breaking down narcissistic personality disorder. Source: Engin Akyurt on Unsplash Narcissists are a topic that has been flooding media for the past few years. There is a lot of misinformation about what a narcissist truly is. To begin, we have to understand narcissistic personality disorder to truly grasp what a narcissist is. Narcissistic personality disorder is listed in … Continue reading Understanding the Disorder Behind a Narcissist

Breaking Down Toxic Families: Household Types and Roles

Breaking apart the specific household types and roles of toxic families. Source: Jordan Whitt 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 article are not meant to diagnose, … Continue reading Breaking Down Toxic Families: Household Types and Roles

How Manipulation Works in Relationships

Unraveling the various structures of manipulation. Source: Matt Paul Catalano on Unsplash Manipulation is something that everyone has experienced. We all have encountered one person in our life who manipulates people as a way to get by. Manipulation doesn’t have to be in a romantic relationship; it can be in any relationship. Maybe a friend manipulates you to … Continue reading How Manipulation Works in Relationships

What Relationship OCD Can Look Like

Understanding relationship OCD. Source: Natalia Sobolivska 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 article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder. Anxiety around relationships … Continue reading What Relationship OCD Can Look Like