It IS (almost) Impossible to Argue with the Right
This Salon article describes what I have said in the past — that it IS (almost) impossible to argue with the right wing. I believe most Trumpers have antisocial or narcissistic personalities and this shows up in how they converse with those who disagree with them. I...
WHAT IS INTRUSIVE PARENTING AND HOW TO STOP IT
Intrusive parents can cause children to feel a need to exert control and gain a sense of autonomy, perhaps through behaviors such as refusing to toilet train, as this child had. Others may develop issues with food, becoming picky eaters or refusing to eat. In adolescence this may show up as the eating disorders of anorexia or bulimia, extreme rebelliousness, and promiscuous sexual behavior.
How Does a Narcissistic Sibling Affect the Personality of a Brother or Sister?
It is so very sad that the wounded and traumatized narcissistic child inadvertently harms and traumatizes his or her siblings. We can be understanding that they do this in an attempt to get their own emotional needs met, but, as all narcs do, they sow emotional destruction in the relationships around them. It is sad, too, that the victims are left without the close, loving, supportive relationship of a brother or sister — a deep, relational trauma and loss that can affect their sense of self and safety in relationships throughout their life.
How to Break Free From a Narcissist and Set Emotional Boundaries
Learn how to break free from a narcissist and set emotional boundaries by first recognizing their insecurities and fear of shame. Gain power in toxic relationships by understanding the narcissistic wound.
Facts on Psychiatric Drugs
Psychiatrists have tried for decades to find a biological cause for human behavior, such as a deficiency in serotonin that supposedly causes depression or an excess of dopamine that supposedly causes schizophrenia. Despite what the advertising and marketing campaigns...
Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal Resources
Considering how to withdraw from psychiatric medications requires information on psychiatric drugs and how to wean or taper from psychiatric drugs.
Father’s Trauma History Linked to Child’s Emotional Problems
I'm sharing this fascinating article on a study about the impact of a father's trauma history on a child's mental health. "New research from Romania has demonstrated a clear correlation between adverse childhood experiences in fathers’ lives and their children’s...
Developing a Mindfulness Practice
Meditation is an active training of the mind to increase focus, awareness and insight. In meditation, you will watch the functioning of your mind in a calm, non-judgmental and detached manner so you can gain insight into your thoughts, emotions and behavior.
A Psychological Explainer on Why We Must Hold Trump Accountable
I know, know. I headlined my previous blog “My Last (?) Blog about Trump.” And here I am writing about him again. My aim had been to distance myself from His Toxic-ness and reclaim my life. But this topic has me outraged and so here I am again writing about our...
My Last (?)Blog on Trump: My Journey in Trumpworld and Solutions to Prevent Trump Redux
With Donald John Trump soundly defeated and heading for the dustbin of history (and hopefully numerous civil and criminal prosecutions), I felt the need to write a recap of my thoughts and experiences about the past five years. I began blogging against Trump in March...