Narcissistic gaslighting is a term that describes situations in which someone who themselves has narcissistic tendencies tries to make you doubt yourself. The motive behind the manipulation may be complicated, but it may involve an attempt to reinforce their authority … Read more
Children who grow up with an involved and supportive father may do better both in social situations and in terms of cognitive development. In some children the presence of an involved and interested father seems to coincide with less acting … Read more
Main character syndrome is a term that has emerged from social media platforms. It describes people who see themselves rather like the lead character in a film or book; they identify themselves as the hero and have little interest in … Read more
Do you find yourself crying for no reason? Is there anything wrong with crying? Is crying for no reason a sign of clinical depression? Is it a sign of anxiety disorder? Or are you crying about a deeply sad, perhaps … Read more
When we speak of feeling tired of being alone, what are we describing? We are naturally drawn to relate to other people; relationships are a fundamental part of our experience. When we don’t have them for prolonged periods of time, … Read more
Midlife crises is an imprecise term for changes that tend to occur any time between the ages of 35 – 60. If you: then you might be having a midlife crisis. But don’t despair, it might be possible to see … Read more
Emotional blackmail is a term that describes one person exploiting another person’s emotional vulnerability to manipulate them and make them do things against their will. Implicit in emotional blackmail, is the idea that if you don’t do what was asked, … Read more
Labile mood is associated with severe mood swings and with intense emotional reactions. Typically the emotional experience will be particularly strong and disproportionate to the actual situation the person is in. Labile mood indicates that there is little control around … Read more
It is a common assumption that alcohol, in moderation, helps us to relax. For a lot of people that may be true, but for others, alcohol does the reverse and makes them feel more anxious than they were before. Alcohol … Read more
The term anxiety tic covers a range of involuntary and sudden movements, they are generally unpredictable and often appear unmanageable. They are often an ordinary, if sometimes bothersome symptom that become visible in childhood and are frequently grown out of. … Read more