Do I have to Lose Me to Love You?

Do I have to Lose Me to Love You

As codependents, we lose ourselves in relationships, unaware that losing our Self is the greatest despair. When the relationship inevitably ends, it’s devastating, because we are lost. We lack autonomy because that task wasn’t completed by adulthood. Avoidance of intimacy, and the vulnerability that occurs when we open up, is a way to maintain control

Are Your Parents Toxic?

Are Your Parents Toxic

Title: Are Your Parents Toxic? Understanding and Managing Toxic Parent Relationships IntroductionToxic parents can profoundly affect your mental health and self-esteem. They often fail to respect their children as individuals, refuse to take responsibility for their actions, and rarely apologize. These toxic behaviors can stem from mental health disorders, addiction, or unresolved trauma. If you’ve

Deprogramming Codependent Brainwashing

Deprogramming Codependent Brainwashing

Codependency is based on false, dysfunctional beliefs that are learned from our parents and environment. Recovery entails changing those beliefs, the most damaging of which is that we’re not worthy of love and respect – that we’re somehow inadequate, inferior, or just not enough. This is internalized shame. Last year, I published a blog, “Codependency

Love Bombing as a Narcissistic Attachment Style

Love Bombing as a Narcissistic Attachment Style

Have you ever been swept off your feet by someone showering you with intense affection, only to have them abruptly lose interest? This phenomenon, known as love bombing, is often linked to narcissistic attachment styles and can leave victims feeling confused, betrayed, and heartbroken. In this article, we delve into the psychology of love bombing,

Psycho-Social Impact of PUBG

Psycho-Social Impact of PUBG

“Psycho-Social Impact of PUBG” PUBG is one of the most widely played video games today. According to an estimate, 227 million people play PUBG every month. People from all around the world play this game as it is one of the easiest and conveniently accessed games with simple controls and addictive features which makes an individual play it

4 Types of Narcissism Share This Trait

4 Types of Narcissism Share This Trait

“4 Types of Narcissism Share This Trait” Narcissism is many-faceted and comes in several types. Narcissists will use a variety of tactics and defenses to keep you insecure and ensure their status and their needs are met. It’s easy to be confused, but it’s important to understand and spot which type of narcissist you’re dealing

Video Game Addiction

Video Game Addiction

–Is Game Addiction / Behavioural Addiction A Disorder? A diversion disorder, go typically named “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games that is difficult to manage which continue intense despite serious bad consequences in alternative areas of the gamer’s life. The expert discussed whether or not severely problematic diversion actually constitutes an “addiction” like other chemical addictions such as drug and

Can Covid-19 Cause Psychosis?

Can COVID-19 Cause Psychosis

This week, an article in The New York Times sparked significant discussion online with its headline: “Small Number of Covid Patients Develop Severe Psychotic Symptoms.” While alarming at first glance, it’s important to understand what this truly means. What is Psychosis? Psychosis is a medical term used to describe a condition affecting one’s thoughts and