Psychopathy is more common than you may think. When you hear the term, you may be imagining some kind of criminal mastermind – but the reality of psychopathy is far more mundane. In this article, we’ll take a look at emotional psychopathy, discuss how you can recognize an emotional psychopath, and give you some tips…
When you think of disordered eating, what’s the first thing you think of? You probably think of anorexia – extreme dieting that results in an unhealthy, overly-skinny body. Perhaps you think of bulimia nervosa – a person who eats and then throws up, in an attempt to prevent themselves from gaining weight. Yes, both of…
If you’re a parent, and one or more of your children have recently left the house for the first time, you may be feeling a bit lost, disoriented, and unsure about what to do with your life. Now that your children are independent and living without you, what should you do? In this article, we’ll…
It’s not always easy to recognize an unhealthy relationship when you’re in it. Over time, a relationship can turn sour, and you may barely even realize it. It’s like the fable of the boiling frog. The myth goes that, if you put a frog into a pot of boiling water, it will jump out immediately, recognizing…
Pregnancy can trigger various emotions. Hormones can really affect an expecting mother’s emotional state, but we need to talk about something that can happen after the baby is born: postpartum depression. According to the CDC, 1 in 9 new mothers can show symptoms of postpartum depression. The study shows that it’s a fairly common occurrence, particularly…
Sometimes marriages fall apart and sometimes people grow apart. The sad fact is though, so many couples call it quits and start the process for divorce when they don’t need to. There are many different outlets to try and find help before doing something drastic and not to mention, divorce can be expensive. According to…
Therapy is a sensitive topic that not everyone feels comfortable talking about. Some people struggle to admit that they need therapy, while others fail to understand that it can work for them. And, even if you’ve accepted that you need to find professional help, you might not know how to find a good therapist. In…
The suicide rate has been steadily rising across the country, and it’s important that everyone knows about the various signs that someone they are close to could be suicidal. Many people don’t realize that a loved one is having suicidal thoughts until it’s too late. These signs will help you determine if someone in your…
Emotionally and mentally abusive relationships can be very damaging. And, recovering from the abuse suffered in a relationship with someone who has a narcissistic personality can seem like an impossible undertaking. These powerful personality-disordered people often leave their victims completely drained physically, emotionally, mentally and even financially. However, there are numerous ways to facilitate healing and…
Panic attacks are best described as a set of physical symptoms brought on by intense anxiety. Sometimes panic attacks are mild, but they can also be completely debilitating. In fact, these attacks can be so severe that some people may think they are having a heart attack. If you’re experiencing panic attacks for the first…