Stop self-punishment to heal from narcissistic abuse as the scapegoat
Do you find yourself feeling low or down after periods of feeling good, proud, or effective? Do bouts come over you where it feels like…
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Surviving A Parent’s Narcissistic Rage: The Value of the Freeze & Submit Responses
This post considers the take-no-prisoners quality of narcissistic rage. A narcissist’s rage can feel – and sometimes be – life-threatening to its recipient. First, narcissistic…
The Pain of Panic Attacks…and How to Overcome Them
One of the scariest experiences in life can be a panic attack. Anxiety is no fun but at least there’s a sense that something might…
Interrupt your anxiety with this breathing exercise
Anxiety is the body and mind’s threat-detection system going off. It deserves credit for helping the human species survive. Here’s one way anxiety has been…