Stop pretending it’s cute Let me be perfectly clear: grandiosity isn’t confidence. It’s a flare-up of ego dressed in delusion. When someone thinks the world revolves around them, every little setback becomes a national emergency. They don’t disagree, they declare war. They don’t lose, you robbed them. They don’t apologize, you’re the one who “overreacts.”
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When it comes to learning to trust a partner and helping them learn to trust you, it’s important to ask hard questions. However, it’s also important to ask them at appropriate times. While it may be difficult to bring yourself to talk about certain things and you may hesitate to bring up topics that might
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As the world turns, so do our ever-changing cultures and mores. While today’s “Generation Z” is considered to be the most connected breed that ever walked this earth, thanks to the rapid mushrooming of electronic media devices, it does not discount the fact that today’s youth have been exposed to the sexual permissiveness of modern
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Bipolar, or formerly manic depression, is a brain condition that is characterized by extreme changes in mood, thoughts, energy, and the ability to function. The symptoms of this condition that most people with depression experience are different from the usual ups and downs. They are more severe and can result in damage to careers, relationships,
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When one talks about gender and sexuality, society has a big influence on this subject matter and much commentary. During the old days, it was accepted that there are only two genders: man and woman. But, modern times is finally fully recognizing gender identity and homosexuality. Although the concept is still not accepted in conservative
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I pulled this information from the work of renowned Israeli psychiatrist, Schmuel (Sam) Vaknin, and added in my two cents. But, I’ve also said these things in my book and directly to clients and friends, alike. Mental health itself is as important as physical health but, as it relates to mood, all of it –
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