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It’s not uncommon to hear “narcissism” and “narcissist” used to casually describe people who: Seem vain and self-centered Seem to care only about themselves Demand attention, ... Read More

Author’s note: I write as if the couple here is an autistic man and a neurotypical woman. Sometimes, however, it is the woman who is autistic. Some couples I work with are gay, and ... Read More

Very few people are one hundred percent happy with their physical appearance. Most of us have something about ourselves that we would like to change in some small way. But for most of us, ... Read More

In a time when novelty and variety may be especially fashionable, it’s not surprising many people could view the idea of sticking to a routine as passé. However, consistently performing ... Read More

Psychotherapist Salvador Minuchin developed the concept of enmeshment to characterize family systems with weak, poorly defined boundaries. The entire family may work to prop up a single ... Read More

Jealousy and envy can be complex to understand and work through, whether you’re experiencing them yourself or facing them from someone else. These normal human emotions can help people ... Read More

Vaping refers to the process of using electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, vapes, vape pens, or ENDS). Since 2007, when e-cigarettes began appearing in the United States, ... Read More

What Is Dopamine Deficiency? Low Dopamine Symptoms to Watch For September 26, 2019 • By Zawn Villines Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and hormone. As a neurotransmitter, it transmits ... Read More

According to a recent Gallup poll, 44% of full-time employees experience occasional burnout, with an additional 23% reporting frequent or constant burnout. A person’s desire to work hard, ... Read More

Just process your mistakes into learning: it sounds simple and obvious. Why would we not want to learn from our mistakes? But as easy as it is to say, resistance can come from some interesting ... Read More

Emotional manipulation can undermine close personal relationships and leave the manipulation victim feeling powerless, confused, and frustrated. Yet all people manipulate others from time ... Read More

If you’ve ever sustained an injury and didn’t have access to immediate medical attention, you probably received some form of first aid. This temporary medical assistance likely helped ... Read More