Tag: psychology

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January 23, 2024/Mental Health

How the Grey Rock Method Can Protect You From Abusive People and Toxic Interactions

Like a boring ol’ grey rock, the goal is to be unresponsive and uninteresting to dissuade a harmful situation

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January 22, 2024/Mental Health

9 Signs You’re Dealing With a ‘Narcissist’ (and Why That’s the Wrong Word to Use)

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition, not an insult

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July 31, 2023/Mental Health

Tap Into Your Dark Side With Shadow Work

Recognizing your shadow self is about becoming a whole person

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July 13, 2023/Mental Health

Intrusive Thoughts Are All in Your Head

When unwanted and alarming thoughts, images or urges take hold, you can lessen their grip

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July 4, 2023/Sex & Relationships

Friend or Faux: Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy?

Whether parasocial relationships are rewarding or dangerous depends on your mental health

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June 27, 2023/Mental Health

6 Ways To Push Through Analysis Paralysis

Don’t let the fear of making the ‘wrong’ decision stop you from moving forward

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February 21, 2023/Mental Health

Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II: Breaking Down the Differences

Both include bouts of depression, but differ in their extremes

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November 29, 2022/Mental Health

Scarcity Mindset: Causes and How To Overcome It

Fixating on thinking you never have enough can become harmful

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November 20, 2022/Mental Health

What Is Second-Hand Embarrassment and How Can You Stop It?

Feeling another person’s embarrassment is normal, but you can process it healthily

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November 1, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

The Truth Behind a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

When your predictions bring about their own reality because of specific actions you take

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