Abandonment is a major form of childhood trauma that impacts everything from self-esteem to physical health. Recognizing the signs of abandonment trauma is a critical step in healing and moving forward. Emotional instability, substance use, hypervigilance, and unhealthy relationship patterns are common signs. Becky, a 35-year-old graphic designer, has always...

12 Common Signs of Abandonment Trauma

Directing your anger toward someone or something other than its true source is known as displaced anger. Stress and ineffective communication styles can lead to an unwarranted display of this emotion. It’s OK to feel angry. Anger is a natural emotion, and expressing it in controlled ways can be beneficial....

Identifying and Coping with Signs of Displaced Anger

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7 Signs You Were Raised by Emotionally Immature Parents, According to a Psychologist

A sibling's substance use disorder affects the whole family, but especially a female sibling. Ambiguous loss is real and related to how siblings feel about a brother or sister's substance use disorder. Professionals who are aware of the trauma sober siblings experience can aid in their recovery. A paper or...

A Sibling’s Narrative of Recovery From Addiction and Loss

Asking for and going through a divorce can be traumatic. If you have already experienced other elements of stress before seeking a divorce, the grieving process that comes along with a divorce can add complexity. Most people do not marry and expect to divorce and yet in the United States alone, the divorce rate is estimated at 42 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. When the image of your married life ends, there will inevitably be pain and heartache even if you were the one who wanted it. A divorce is a loss and with loss comes grief.

Grief Is a Necessary Part of Healing After a Divorce

Communication with teens can be challenging. And receiving any sign of affection can also sometimes feel impossible, particularly after you say “I love you” to them, and you are met with just an aloof “K.”. There’s a new way teens are communicating with their parents and loved...

What Is ‘Pebbling’ and Why Are Teens Doing It?

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Infidelity is a painful and complex issue that many couples face. Understanding why it happens is crucial for addressing and potentially preventing it. Cheating can shatter trust, break hearts and disrupt families, leading to long-term emotional and psychological consequences. While every situation is unique, certain patterns and reasons frequently emerge when examining why married people cheat. In this article, we will delve into the five most common reasons spouses cheat, shedding light on the underlying factors that drive infidelity.

5 common reasons married people cheat

Is there a foolproof method to tell when someone is lying? The answer is yes. Whether in private life or at work, it’s important to understand if the person in front of us is telling lies or being sincere. To detect when someone is lying, we can rely on...

6 Signs to Understand When Someone Is Lying

Kratom, a drug sold at U.S. gas stations and on the internet, has some serious risks and has caused deaths. Kratom alkaloids differ from heroin as they have opioid plus serotonergic, adrenergic, and other effects. Scientists are trying to separate the constituents of Mitragyna speciosa Korth leaves to find new...

What We Know About Kratom

Infidelity is not just a physical act but a breach of emotional commitment. Spending money foolishly can lead to resentment, stress, and, ultimately, marital breakdown. Jealousy can suffocate intimacy and erode the emotional connection between partners. A classic 1997 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family analyzed over...

The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce

Your intuition could be telling you something that maybe your heart is not yet ready to hear. At the same time, you don't want to hit the panic button each time something isn't perfect in a relationship. Every day that you stay with the wrong matches is a day that...

15 Signs that a Relationship May Be Over

We achieve in a desperate attempt to create a legacy that outlives our lifespan. Even hobbies can add purpose and meaning to one's life. Practicing gratitude can keep you grounded on what matters most: the present moment. It’s inevitable. You will die. Regardless of how much you accomplish in...

Facing the Fear of Death

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When you're young, it's hard to imagine becoming the cranky older person many of us meet. However, biology often has different plans. As we age, our bodies undergo hormonal changes that can lead to emotional imbalances, contributing to the grumpy reputation some older individuals develop. Difficulty hearing, pain, and dementia are other reasons that older people sometimes experience unattractive mood changes.

15 Things That Annoy Americans as They Grow Older

We all want to be popular and well-liked. It’s natural to try to make friends or notice how we fit into a group. But we don’t click with everyone, and many of us have a sense when someone isn’t our biggest fan. In some cases, we can...

How to Cope With the Signs That a Person Doesn’t Like You

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Navigating the emotional landscape of a budding relationship can be challenging, especially when you're unsure of where you stand with the other person. Understanding the signs of emotional confusion in men can help you gain clarity and make informed decisions about your relationship.

Signs of Emotional Confusion in Men

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Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Misguided parenting choices foster entitled children. Technology has changed children’s lifestyles and impacted their behavior. Entitled children suffer low frustration tolerance, a poor work ethic, and emotional delays. No one sets out to raise an entitled child. But drop by any playground, mall, or kid’s birthday party, and you’ll...

5 Warning Signs Parents Are Raising Entitled Children

An excerpt from Just One Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”. — Helen Keller. In my journey of the heart, two atlases,...

Timeless wisdom for our aching hearts

Divorce can be a life-altering event that brings significant emotional and financial changes. For men, the impact of divorce can be particularly profound, affecting various aspects of their lives. In this article, we will explore the five things men lose the most after divorce and provide insights on how to cope with these losses.

5 things men lose the most after divorce

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5 Signs You Are Grieving an Invisible Loss

Acknowledging grief for non-traditional but significant losses is essential for our emotional healing. Labeling prolonged grief as a disorder dismisses common human emotions and hinders the...

5 Signs You Are Grieving an Invisible Loss

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