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”
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Mental Health Mondays: The Best Things You Can Do For A Productive Morning.
Source: The Best Things You Can Do For A Productive Morning | by Lukas Schwekendiek | Jun, 2022 | Medium Photo: David MOA on Unsplash #bpd, #Productivity, #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder, #MentalHealth, #Work, #Office, #Anxiety, #SelfHelp, #BPDIsNoLongerMe, #Awareness
The Imperfect Match: Why Avoidant and Anxious People Attract Each Other
Hard Truths You Need To Hear. by Above the Middle/Medium One of the greatest ironies in romance is the attraction of avoidant and anxious individuals. The two couldn’t sit further apart in how they approach love and connection, yet they often match up. Why? I use to find it frustrating how my anxious tendencies oftenContinue reading “The Imperfect Match: Why Avoidant and Anxious People Attract Each Other”
5 Signs It’s Time to Say “Enough” and Walk Away
Don’t hold on too long. Know when it’s time to go by Crystal Jackson I would never have stopped trying. I know that about myself. If he was in it with me, I would have done whatever it took to nurture that connection. But I was, as I’ve often been, alone in the relationship. AtContinue reading “5 Signs It’s Time to Say “Enough” and Walk Away”
Mental Health Mondays: 5 Things to Do When the Holidays Aren’t Exactly Uplifting
1. Say “No” If You Feel Overwhelmed. There are only so many functions you can attend (or host), especially if you are busy with your day-to-day obligations and have limited time off. Trying to be too many places or get your house looking pristine for company can make get-togethers that are supposed to be enjoyableContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 5 Things to Do When the Holidays Aren’t Exactly Uplifting”
7 Most Common Reasons People Struggle With Depression After Getting Married
Life is an adventure. We handle bad scenarios, depression, guilt, and anxiety differently. By Jacob Maslow Marriage is supposed to be your day to shine in the sun — the happiest day of your life. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always end up that way, and too often, it’s easy to get mired in the depth of depressionContinue reading “7 Most Common Reasons People Struggle With Depression After Getting Married”
7 subtle behaviors that are screwing up your relationships
by Alex Mathers Decades of clumsily spoiling my relationships, combined with an unhealthy obsession into human behaviour and attraction-dynamics has compelled me to write this for you love-birds. Let’s get down and dirty: Your obsession with ‘compatibility.’ One of the oft-cited reasons for many public divorces is ‘irreconcilable differences.’ Though I don’t think it meansContinue reading “7 subtle behaviors that are screwing up your relationships”
Mental Health Mondays: Message of the Day.
I have learned that spending time with positive people, will turn you into a positive person. If you hang out with negative people, you will find yourself leaning towards being a negative person. The best thing that you can do is remove the negative people from your life. Yes, I understand that you do areContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: Message of the Day.”
Mental Health Stigmas
Courtesy of the Nami Site Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion. This means that people who experience BPD feel emotions intensely and for extended periods of time, and it is harder for them to return to a stable baseline after an emotionally triggering event. This difficulty can leadContinue reading “Mental Health Stigmas”
Need to Boost Your Brain’s Health?
Thinking about your mental fitness? Many everyday habits and conditions can impact our brain power — up or down. Memory lapses can occur at any age, and aging alone is generally not a cause of mental decline. When significant memory loss occurs as we age, it is likely due to physical disorders, brain injury or neurologicalContinue reading “Need to Boost Your Brain’s Health?”
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