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Tag: Trauma

Narcissistic Envy: Why Narcissists Abuse Their Victims

When you already believe you’re terrible and worthless, it’s easy to reinforce your self-conception. It’s common knowledge that bullies prey … More

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Narcissistic Abuse, Psychology, Trauma

Overcoming the Fear of Conflict: Why Standing Up to Narcissists and Bullies is Easier than You Believe

Most of us are terrified of conflicts. And much of our lives are spent avoiding them. If possible, we’ll end … More

Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bullying, Growth, Mental Health, Narcissism, Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma

Propelled by Trauma: The Dark Side of High Achievers

Trauma is a conquerer. It has a way of subduing one and keeping them in her captivity for a lifetime. … More

Growth, High Performance, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Success, Trauma

The Victim of Trauma: How Overcoming Tragedy Entails Being Both a Victim and a Survivor

As therapists, we often speak of beliefs and perspectives and their influence on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Where both … More

Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Success, The Great Gatsby, Trauma

Sometimes, You Have to Pick a Side: In Support of Black Lives Matter

Children see the world through a black and white lens, through which they perceive duality within the world, wherein good … More

Aristotle, Black Lives Matter, Brianna Taylor, George Floyd, Mental Health, Philosophy, Psychology, Trauma

Needing to Be Loved: Why It’s Okay to Accept Your Basic Human Necessity

Fear of Being Needy Most of the clients I see struggle with intimacy; they have what are called attachment difficulties. … More

Authenticity, Dating, Depression, Intimacy, Love, Mental Health, Neediness, Online Dating, Relationships, Trauma

When Ure Heart Turns Cold: Reclaiming Your Life After Trauma

“When ure heart turns cold, it causes your soul 2 freeze Spreads throughout your spirit, like a ruthless feeling disease” … More

Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, PTSD, Resilience, Trauma

The Ethics of Violence: Why Trauma Doesn’t Excuse Brutality

In a 1984 conversation, the notable black author and social critic, James Baldwin, and black feminist writer and poet, Audre … More

Audre Lorde, Crime, Domestic Violence, Down Girl, James Baldwin, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Trauma

Determined by My Past: How We Can Stop Trauma From Ruining Our Lives

How Defenses Shield Us From Harm All of us use psychological defenses; they protect us from unbearable truths about ourselves, … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Relationships, Trauma

To Hell and Back: My Journey Through Therapy

The following article was originally written for a blogger named The Bipolar Writer. This version is an extension of the original, … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychoanalysis, Psychoautobiography, Psychotherapy, Trauma

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