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.
What therapists want people to know.
I bet most mental health professionals would agree with this.
Family issues are alway painful…
Do you feel like an intruder in your own family?
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.
The mind and body connection.
The body knows.
Signs your mental health may need some attention.
Do you ignore signs that your mental health may need some attention? Check this article out for help identifying the signs.
There are both pros and cons to diagnosis.
Diagnosis can be limiting and used in a pejorative manner. We need to be applying them with careful consideration.
Sober curious?
The benefits of taking a break from alcohol…even for a short time.