Shame is a hard emotion to carry and one in which no one wants to feel. Often, when it creeps to the surface, we have to make amends with others and do some extensive internal work to rid our energy field of negativity. But it is important to remember that we’re all human, we all […]
Post Trauma: Kicking Stress and Stockholm Syndrome to the Curb
Post-traumatic stress order (PTSD) is serious. It can feel overwhelming. At times, victims will experience panic attacks, extreme anxiety or clinical depression. Victims have also reported repeated flashbacks, nightmares and paranoia associated with the trauma they experienced. These negative emotions can leave one feeling stranded, lost, unfulfilled and unworthy. Relationships with mental, emotional, physical and […]
Are You Dealing With A Cluster B?: Spotting Dangerous Disorders
“Cluster B” behavioral disorders as defined by the American Psychological Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) include narcissistic, antisocial, borderline and antisocial personality disorders. Each of these are characterized primarily by overly dramatic, emotional, and often unpredictable behavior, and they can overlap, making for an especially dangerous combination. Let’s take a look […]
The Narcissist’s Pursuit of (False) Happiness
Pathological narcissism is derived from deep-seated shame. While there are hereditary factors, much of the sociopath behavior displayed by this behavioral disorder is propelled to the surface due to negative circumstances, particularly trauma. Once the chaos has subsided, the emotions felt are vanished into the recesses of the narcissist’s mind with the hope that they […]