ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
7 Benefits of Seeking a Therapist vs. Confiding in a Friend
Life presents unexpected hurdles that can feel overwhelming. Conversations with friends provide compassionate reassurance, while discussions with a therapist offer structured, research-backed guidance. Both serve critical functions, yet their approaches and outcomes vary immensely. Recognizing these distinctions can help individuals make informed choices regarding their mental and emotional well-being.
By Piper Burchabout a year ago in Psyche
Processing Sexual Trauma and Grieving My Abuser. Content Warning.
Let’s get the trigger warnings out of the way. I’m going to be discussing sexual assault, death, grief, anxiety, and how they’ve affected me. No explicit details shared, but please only read at your own discretion.
By Peter Ellisabout a year ago in Psyche
Why Narcissists Turn Your Criticism Against You
Unfortunately, you won’t get a narcissist to see where they are wrong, because of many different factors. One main factor is that they have no sense of self-reflection. Self-reflection means to observe and analyze oneself in order to grow or change as an individual. This is not the case for someone who has NPD narcissistic personality disorder, because they have convinced themselves that there is no need to grow or change. Self-reflection refers to in-depth awareness of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects that governs one’s life, and a narcissist’s personality disorder governs their entire life.
By Waleed Ahmedabout a year ago in Psyche
Decide You Can Do It One More Day. Content Warning.
Eighteen years ago today my Daddy lived his last full day. Is it odd that a sixty-four year old woman refers to her father as daddy? I am, after all, not a Southern Belle. I was, for many years, emotionally and physically estranged from him. Be that as it may, I refer to him as my father but in my heart-voice he is always my Daddy.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Psyche
Narcissists Leave When You No Longer Play Their Game
It is not necessary for the self-centered narcissist to have a reason for leaving, but their departure is often due to the fact that they have discovered someone else who they enjoy more than you. Someone who is considered by him or her to be a “safe heaven and a better catch.” Due to the fact that this situation might alter rapidly, the narc will often want your rear door to remain open.
By Waleed Ahmedabout a year ago in Psyche
Confronting Reality: Escaping the Trap of Narcissism and Self-Delusion
Stop thinking in contradictions. Humanity needs to treat reality with its actual reality status. We should begin to recognize people’s actual presence instead of acting for their unrealness.
By Waleed Ahmedabout a year ago in Psyche
The Insidious Trauma Bond: Why Empaths Fall for Narcissists (and How to Break Free)
The possibility of developing a trauma link with a narcissist is a consequence of untreated childhood trauma injuries. The personalities and experiences of the narcissist and the empath are quite similar due to their upbringing. The weakest link in the chain, the narcissist, developed narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as a self-defense mechanism. Because you are more resilient, you are also attention-seeking, have a personality that is addictive, are people-pleasing, and needy, among other characteristics. The distinction lies, of course, in the fact that you are able to experience genuine affection for other individuals while also managing the unpleasant emotions of shame and guilt in a typical manner. You are able to develop as a person during the course of your lifetime. When you connect with individuals that you respect and love, you are attentive to the feedback that you get about those interactions. As a human, you develop in a natural way. In addition, you get knowledge from the triumphs and failures of other individuals. It gives you a more comprehensive perspective, one in which the world, and not just oneself, is intriguing. This is not the case for the individual who suffers from NPD.
By Waleed Ahmedabout a year ago in Psyche
