Tag: psychology

Narcissism and depression

Great article about the link between depression and narcissism. The article also differentiates the differences between vulnerable narcissism and grandiose narcissism and how depression manifests itself with each type.

Do you tolerate one-sided relationships?

I intermittently post about attachment styles and how they manifest in relationships.  Here is some more information about having an anxious tendency and how it can impact you.

Does this sound like you or someone you know?

Eating healthy and exercising are very important to one’s overall wellness.  Just like with anything else, even the most well-intended behaviors can be taken to extremes and become obsessive.

Self-care for men. How does it work?

“A lot of men are conditioned to be the provider, the person that everyone leans on. To think about self-care might feel self-indulgent or weak. To address that, you have to think about the oxygen mask analogy. You’re going to be a better worker, a better dad, a better partner if you’re taking care of yourself.”

The correct description of Bipolar Disorder(s).

As with a lot of mental health difficulties, Biploar Disorder gets inaccurately categorized and described among the general public and in pop culture. This is a great read that explains Bipolar I and II disorder well.

Malignant narcisssim , narcissistic tendencies or something else?

I notice that narcissism gets thrown around as a descriptor more often these days.  Perhaps its a new “buzz word” that people don’t fully understand?  Even so, it is an incredibly powerful descriptor that should be used appropriately.  People can sometimes present with narcissistic tendencies, but that is not the same thing as having a diagnosis. There are different types of narcissism.  Check this article out to find out more and to make sure you are accurately using this descriptor.