We all have at least one person in our lives who we consider an asshole. But did you know that the individual you have categorized as an asshole might just be someone who has or exhibits signs of some mental illness? Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of these asshole traits that …
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Lately, I have let my inbox take over my life. How did that happen? Well, ever since I opened up my Interviews And Guest Posts section, way too many emails have come in. And while I am happy with the response and the additional work + money, they’ve created one major problem: they’ve come in …
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When was the last time you had to really wait to acquire something you wanted? I am not talking about a basic necessity; I am talking about a product or service that you didn’t really need–at least not right away–but you went ahead and fulfilled your heart’s desire anyway. We live in times when it’s possible …
Emotional abuse is taken lightly Unlike its cousin physical abuse Maybe because the damage is invisible Unlike bruises and scars, its effects cannot be seen But they sure are lethal Maybe far more permanent than the latter Mind games manipulate Gaslighting invalidates Threats instill anxiety Insults cause shame Criticism weakens the spirit The list is …
Art is introduced to all of us in childhood and irrespective of whether we are good at it or not, it makes us feel happy. However, as we grow up, amidst chasing goals and targets, we often forget to focus on ourselves. We rarely focus on what truly makes us happy, rejuvenates us, and gives …
There’s a myth that only certain people are entitled to trauma Like the soldier who’s back from war This woman who survived an acid attack That teen who saw their parents hacked to death It doesn’t work that way, PTSD chooses its victims And it’s many things, but certainly no ageist So children, adults, seniors …
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I used to think coping mechanisms were helpful ways To deal with painful or stressful situations Never thought they could be negative too How naive of me Everything in life comes in black and white And often many shades of gray The allure of negative mechanisms Is human nature and instant gratification We are …
The other day when I was in therapy I found out I have some traits of BPD Yes, hints of Borderline Personality Disorder In addition to full-blown anxiety and depression Talk about messy! Let me tell you how it affects me BPD’s why I struggle with idealism See the world as I think it should …
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Intervention is a loaded word That calls for considerable responsibility But intervene we must When we see someone who needs help Like when you’re walking down the street And you see a woman mumbling to herself Approach her and ask her if she’s okay Instead of passing her by Or when a coworker seems depressed …
Throughout time, solitude has been recognized as a preferred pastime of the learned and the wise. Yet there’s this prevalent myth that people who spend a lot of time by themselves are boring and lonely. Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Wise folks spend a lot of alone time and they definitely do …
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