When I first heard of compassion fatigue, I thought it was just another pretentious term for people who mismanage their emotional investments. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After some revealing discussions with a couple of friends who were all working in the medical field, my perspective changed significantly. But it wasn’t until I started … Read more
Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? What drives you to pursue a certain career path? Why do you invest in relationships? What motivates you to achieve mastery in your field of work or study? The answer is – needs. Needs are the driving force behind our every action and decision. … Read more
For those of you who experience social anxiety, you know firsthand the isolation that follows. Being uncomfortable at social events, parties, and other gatherings, can affect your friendships or intimate relationships. And relationships, both platonic and romantic, are one of the pillars of happiness. In fact, research has shown that positive relationships could be the … Read more
Take a moment to think about your everyday life. Do you check your door a couple of times after you lock it? Or perhaps you wake up in the middle of the night several times to check if all the windows in your apartment are firmly closed. Do you find it impossible to part from … Read more
Ugh! The narcissist discard— an emotionally abusive tactic, and something you’ll come to dread in your relationship with a narcissist. Not only is it painful, but you’re also usually put through multiple discards before the final and ultimate blow that can leave you utterly devastated for a long time. It’s an unfortunate experience I’ve lived through. However, this … Read more
Have you ever woken up to discover you wet the bed in your sleep? If so, your first instinct is to wonder what happened. If you’ve been stressed out lately, you might wonder if your anxiety was the cause. Bedwetting is a problem many adults experience but don’t often talk about. After all, wetting the … Read more
We’ve been told it’s always a good idea to think about our problems, but what if you can’t stop? This common problem when people overthink. Overthinking can feel like a treadmill that you can’t get off, our minds can be like a carnival, fun and full of wonder. But what if you were trapped in … Read more
The weekend has arrived and the possibilities are endless for social activities. While I am looking forward to spending time with friends, I’m not looking forward to that tired, drained feeling afterwards. It feels like a hangover. If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re not alone. We are having a hangover – an introvert hangover. In … Read more
Anna Kendrick’s (of Pitch Perfect fame) recent relationship is a good case study to understand gaslighting. Recently she was the guest on a popular podcast called Armchair Expert where she talks about her experiences. If we look at certain statements that she makes we can learn a little more about what it’s like to fall … Read more
You’re right to feel angry and hurt when someone you love stonewalls you… even more so if the individual is your spouse or life partner. When I think of the word “stonewalling,” I visualize someone guarding themselves behind a strong concrete wall that I can’t penetrate. To be honest, I’m irked to the bone when someone throws … Read more