Why do some people seem obsessed with being admired, yet struggle to truly connect with others? For those with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), this paradox—seeking validation while lacking empathy—can define their lives... Read more »
Bullying tries to change how others see you. Gaslighting tries to change how you see yourself. They are often entwined in abuse cultures. Bullying occurs when the perpetrator says: “she is deranged.... Read more »
Autism isn’t a single experience—it’s a spectrum that shapes how a person feels, thinks, senses, and connects. But what does it actually feel like to be autistic? For many, it means navigating... Read more »
Does your dog watch television? In a 2021 survey, the Center for Canine Behavior Studies found that approximately 50 percent of their 708 dog sample reacted to television content. A recent study... Read more »
Were you forced to grow up too fast? If you spent your childhood caring for siblings, managing adult responsibilities, or emotionally supporting a parent, you likely experienced parentification. This role reversal –... Read more »
I am the only child of an only child who lives in an assisted living facility thousands of miles away. I unofficially diagnosed Mom with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder after struggling for years... Read more »
For many teenage girls, school is a place to discover who they are and how they fit in. But for girls with ADHD, that journey often involves masking their true selves to... Read more »
As more people turn to AI chatbots for emotional support and even as their therapists, a new and urgent concern is emerging at the intersection of AI and mental health: “AI psychosis”... Read more »
Memes are a form of digital storytelling, except instead of hunting scenes, it’s a sloth giving side-eye with the caption: “If I delete my Instagram, my social anxiety will delete itself too.”... Read more »
Sometimes you can hear a French bulldog before you see it—it’s the wheezing sounds they make when they breathe. Frenchies, it seems, are 30 times more likely than other breeds to suffer... Read more »