Setting boundaries with a narcissist can be a difficult and daunting task. Narcissists are known for their tendency to manipulate and control others, often crossing boundaries without any regard for others’ feelings or needs. However, setting boundaries is crucial in maintaining your mental and emotional health, and it is possible to do so even with …
Emotional Health
Recovery From Narcissistic Abuse
Recovering from narcissistic abuse can be a long and arduous journey. It can be difficult to rebuild your self-esteem and confidence after being manipulated and belittled by a narcissistic partner or family member. However, it is possible to heal and move forward from the trauma. The first step in recovering from narcissistic abuse is to …
6 Reasons Why Therapy is Better Than Botox
6 Reasons Why Therapy is Better Than Botox. A report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals that Americans spent more than $16.5 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally invasive procedures in 2018. That is a lot of moolah that is spent on interventions that are not covered by insurance as cosmetic procedures are …
Three Steps to Letting Go of Anger
Anger that comes at the end or towards the end of a relationship can manifest with a fury and rage. Those around us become uncomfortable with our anger and we are frequently told to “let it go”. Amid this anger, what is much more helpful to hear is “You have every right to your anger.” …
What Do Bicycling and Mending a Broken Heart Have in Common?
Your relationship ended months or even years ago; so why is it so hard to move forward? To start, not only did the relationship end but also all the hopes and dreams that went along with it. The future that was once so neatly planned is now full of uncertainty. It is normal to …
8 Tips for Overcoming Broken Heart Syndrome
We have all heard about being broken hearted, but did you know it was a real medical diagnosis? The end of a relationship, whether by death, illness, divorce, separation, abuse can be devastating. Our world as we know it has fallen apart. This is a trauma, and our minds and bodies respond accordingly. So many …