Stress is the new buzzword for our times. Everyone is stressed out and dealing with stress. It’s linked to all sorts of ailments and even cancer. What is it really? Let’s bust some myths about STRESS. Myth 1: Stress is the same for everybody. Completely wrong. Stress is different for each of us and so are our reactions to it. Stop judging and comparing. Myth 2: Stress is always bad for you. According to this view, zero stress makes us happy and healthy. Wrong stress is to the human condition what tension is to the violin string: too little and the music is dull and raspy; too much and the ..read more

Yes, your feelings are valid – meaning that You’re allowed to feel them It’s important to acknowledge and accept them There are no ‘wrong’ feelings They can give you valuable information They, and their impacts, are real You have the right to feel the way you do However, our feelings are not always based on reality. Sometimes we might misunderstand things, project our own insecurities or anxieties onto people or situations, or interpret a neutral situation in a negative manner because we’re used to certain things leading to bad consequences. Sometimes it’s our inner child talking. Sometimes ..read more

Self-harm is a short-term coping mechanism for dealing with distress brought upon by impulsiveness. In the heat of the moment, you’re so desperate for relief that you’ll do anything, including things you know you shouldn’t—such as cutting, reckless sex, dangerous driving, and binge drinking. It may even feel like you don’t have a choice. They make you feel better, even if just for a brief moment. But the long-term costs are extremely high.   ·       A quick way to break would be to concentrate on your breathing, taking slow, deep breaths.   ·  ..read more

Self-injury, also called self-harm, is the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as cutting or burning yourself. It’s typically not meant as a suicide attempt. Rather, self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger, and frustration.   Suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury are extremely common in Borderline personality disorders but can take place in personalities that aren’t borderline. Suicidal behaviour  ·       Is usually defined as a self-destructive behavior with the intent to die ..read more

A hallmark of trauma is its capacity to overwhelm our minds and beliefs. Traumas deeply affect the way we see ourselves, other people, and the world. Trauma can lead individuals to see themselves as helpless or damaged and believe that negative outcomes will continue in the future (Bromberg, 2011). One of the most important consequences of trauma is the dissociation of the mind. That is, trauma can block the processing of experience into narrative memory. As a result, the mind only partially knows itself and its past. Dissociation is a defense against trauma. The unconscious motive for dissoci ..read more

The key issue with narcissistic parents is that, despite the focus seeming to be on their child, there is actually very little regard for the child in their parenting style. How do narcissistic parents damage their children? Often by disregarding boundaries, manipulating them by withholding affection, and neglecting to meet their children’s needs because their needs come first. Because the image is so important to Narcissists, they may demand perfection from their children. A Narcissistic parent-child bond is often so distorted and damaging, that the child often grows up and gravitates towards ..read more

Oftentimes, people with depression hide their condition behind a mask – the people who seem the most well-adjusted, sociable, or even happy outside can be having intense feelings of depression.   • Sigma against people with depression – They don’t speak up because they are scared that the people around them will judge them and treat them differently should they know about their depression. • Unless you are “visibly depressed” for example- aloof, sleeping for most of the day, or even having evidence of self-harm most people don’t pay that much attention. • Some people are so skilled at put ..read more

Are you spending more time on your mobile device than the time you spend actually interacting with your partner or your spouse? According to a recent report, 71 percent of individuals say they spend more time on their phones than they spend with their love interests, with 52 percent of individuals spending three or four more hours on their phones than with their partners every day While smartphones and social media networks might not have had much of an impact on your life 10 years ago, chances are they do today. This addiction to technology is actually by design; researchers have found that s ..read more

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