Hallucinations and delusions profoundly influence one's perception of reality, making it challenging to distinguish between what is real and what isn't. While both are parts of distorted reality, they are different. Understanding the distinction between hallucinations...
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Is a Narcissist Gaslighting You? Unpacking Narcissism Gaslighting
Unpacking Narcissism Gaslighting Narcissism gaslighting is a form of abuse that can be challenging to recognize and deal with. Generally, being in a relationship with a narcissistic individual can be painful. Being a narcissist isn’t a trait but a personality disorder...
Living with Self-Harm Scars
How to Cope with Reminders of the Past Self-harm scars can be a painful reminder of your mental struggles. For many, it’s something embarrassing that they must hide. However, you may not realize that embracing those scars is part of the healing process. If you have...
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder vs. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Childhood is typically a period of smooth growth and development for most children. However, for some kids, this stage of life comes with its difficulties. Children who experience emotional and behavioral challenges may struggle with self-regulation, mood issues,...
Happiness from Within vs. Pursuits of Happiness
Finding the Lasting Bliss Happiness can be described as a sense of well-being and fulfillment in one's life. It elicits positive emotions ranging from contentment to ecstasy. Being happy means that you are content with where you are in life instead of constantly...
Music for Meditation (Calm Your Mind with Tunes)
Imagine your favorite music becoming the backdrop to your inner calm. Sounds intriguing, right? Get ready to uncover the magic of music on meditation as we explore how music can seamlessly weave into your meditation practice. For reducing stress and improving general...
How to Enhance Confidence Within (Tips to Boost Self-Esteem)
Confidence is often seen as a personality trait one is born with. To some extent, that may be true. Some of us are naturally more confident in our abilities and judgment. Many of us struggle with self-confidence, which can impact many aspects of life. From not acing...
Blinded in Love: The Psychology Behind it Explained
The phrase ‘blinded in love’ isn’t just something out of literature or songs– it’s an actual condition we humans experience. Of course, you don’t lose your vision, but your ability to see things rationally is heavily impacted. Being so-called blinded by love can be a...
Adulting with ADHD (Insights and Tips)
Did you know that an estimated 8 million adults in the US have ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) develops in children but may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Many adults don’t even realize that they have this condition and continue struggling...
What are the 7 stages of grief?
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that is important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness. And you might experience it for several different reasons. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, or you lost...