Emotional instability, also known as emotional dysregulation, refers to difficulty in managing and controlling one's emotions. This can present in various ways, such as mood swings, difficulty coping with stress, and intense or inappropriate emotional reactions....
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that aims to distort the victim's sense of reality. It involves the perpetrator constantly denying and undermining the victim's perceptions and memories, causing the victim to doubt their own sanity. The term...
What is Retroactive Jealousy? Retroactive jealousy, also known as retrograde jealousy or retrospective jealousy, is a type of jealousy that occurs when an individual becomes fixated on their partner's past experiences, especially those involving romantic or sexual...
Breakups can be difficult for anyone, but for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the breakup cycle may be particularly intense and difficult to navigate. BPD is a mental health condition characterized by instability in mood, behavior, and...
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy, and a need for constant attention and validation. While NPD can affect people of any gender, this article will focus...
What’s Your Identity? So what exactly is your “identity” anyway? Simply put, it’s the facets of your life that define your roles, or describe what’s important to you. It’s the “structure” of the “inner” you. Consider this example: The “you” at...
Despite Hollywood’s common portrayal of a world with hope and love, where relationships always work out, and children are loved by their parents, the real world can be a very cruel and unforgiving place. The word abuse often conjures the mental image of physical...
