It’s been nearly two years since Jennifer and Frank Stabile’s son died. But they said no amount of time is enough to fully heal from the loss of a child. by Janelle Finch COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Jennifer and Frank Stabile are caught in a never-ending bad dream. “It’s my worst nightmare to lose aContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Coeur d’Alene family remembers son lost to fentanyl poisoning.”
Category Archives: Mental Health
Mental Health Mondays: High Functioning BPD
I ran into this article written by a different blogger (Imi Lo) and found it interesting. I thought I would pass it on. This is from Psychology Today. Posted November 2, 2020. I am not sure that it is something that can be healed, but she seems to think so. It would be interesting toContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: High Functioning BPD”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: The CDC has abandoned pain patients. Its new opioids guidelines are all for show.
Ironically, the CDC is likely to find out that far from closing the book on the opioids question, the updated guidance will create even more suspicion among the public. by Peter Pischke How many innocent lives must be harmed before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changes course on prescription opioids? The CDC recently released opioidContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: The CDC has abandoned pain patients. Its new opioids guidelines are all for show.”
8 Signs You May Be With The Wrong Person
by Matthew Coast There’s nothing as unnerving as doubt. Sometimes doubt can be self-preservation, the nagging conscience that keeps us out of trouble. But sometimes doubt can be self-defeating – the obsessive thoughts that prevent us from being happy. The conflicting thoughts that unravel the things you want, and only reinforce negative attitudes. The questionContinue reading “8 Signs You May Be With The Wrong Person”
Experts Say These Are the Seven Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together
by Jenn Sinrich These are easy steps you can take to ensure the strength of your relationship. You spend quite a lot of time with your significant other, but how much of that time is actually spent doing things together? In our busy lives it can be hard to make room for quality time, which can be asContinue reading “Experts Say These Are the Seven Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together”
Mental Health Mondays: 9 Signs You’re Dating a Narcissist – and How to Get Out.
When you have BPD, it is easy to end up with a narcissist. They start off appearing to be the savior that we need. Individuals who have narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) believe they are superior and unique compared to others. Signs you could be dating an individual with NPD include the fact that they haveContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 9 Signs You’re Dating a Narcissist – and How to Get Out.”
True Crime Sundays: ‘Maybe deep down I wanted to shoot the guy’: Las Vegas man arrested after shooting girlfriend’s friend ‘with benefits’ at trailer park: police
by: Linsey Lewis According to police, Pafundi was in a 12-year romantic relationship and shares three kids with Tiffany Swiderski. About 10 months ago, the pair spilt up for two months before getting back together. Swiderski had also been in a “friends-only” relationship with a man named Chad Jensen for about 4 years. However, the relationshipContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: ‘Maybe deep down I wanted to shoot the guy’: Las Vegas man arrested after shooting girlfriend’s friend ‘with benefits’ at trailer park: police”
5 Habits That Will Bring You Peace of Mind
by Nick Wignall, Medium Too often our minds are a storm of worry, to-dos, regrets, self-judgment, and sheer information overload. And so, desperate for some inner calm, we resort to quick fixes: We pop a Xanax, try some deep breathing, light some incense and take a bath, or veg out in front of Netflix forContinue reading “5 Habits That Will Bring You Peace of Mind”
Overcoming the Desire for External Validation
by Above the Middle on Medium All of us want to feel as if we’re of value, accepted, loveable, and cared for in our lives. This drive for value; be it in the form of a romantic relationship, friendship, or work, is the driving force that allows us to function in a social society. MostContinue reading “Overcoming the Desire for External Validation”
Mental Health Mondays: 6 Basic Rules to Follow if You Want to Avoid Being the Co-worker Everyone Dislikes.
Ugh, you know who I always feel bad for in any office? That co-worker who can make a room go silent just by walking in. OK, that’s an exaggeration. But you know the person I’m talking about: the awkward colleague no one wants to spend any more time around than necessary. What’s worse, he or she neverContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 6 Basic Rules to Follow if You Want to Avoid Being the Co-worker Everyone Dislikes.”
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