Typical views of a reactive abuse relationship are that there is one aggressor and one victim. But toxic relationships are not always as simple. The most patient and gentle of
Trust is a crucial ingredient of all relations. However, for others, it may be challenging to trust people. Fear of getting rid of food is called pistanthrophobia. Many times, it
Functional freeze occurs when you continue to function and move forward with your day-to-day life, but you have numbness and disconnectedness on the inside. Ever feel like you can’t think
Have you ever heard of Histrionic Personality Disorder, or HPD? It’s in that “bunch” of Cluster B personality disorders out there. Those folks often need the spotlight on them and
Individuals who suffer from both often have tugs of war going on inside of themselves. So, OCD and ADHD tend to train the mind to get distracted, explore something new,
Everyone does this at least from time to time, drifts away from reality. Maladaptive daydreaming is a normal thing whether you’re in a dull meeting looking at a window or
Let’s say you get hit with truly awful news. Maybe you lose your job without warning or get dumped in a relationship you thought was for intellectualization. Instead of weeping,
Ever felt like someone is crowding you? Or dated a partner who runs the other way the minute things got a bit serious? If that sounds familiar, then you’re probably
When managing a chronic mental illness, the right medication can change everything. Sadly, several long-term meds, in particular those prescribed for psychiatric illnesses, can bring on some unexpected and alarming
Are you a person who can’t move when you see a spider in the corner of your room, or do you have entomophobia? Would you rather miss out on pleasant
