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Why Am I So Reactive To Conflict?
Being reactive is nothing to be ashamed of, and you are allowed to react to events that spark a strong emotion in you. Having times when you may…
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The Effects of Long-Term LSD Use
Lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, is a strong hallucinogen that, when used liberally, can cause ill effects that last a lifetime (StatPearls). Although LSD has been used and…
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Am I Crazy? Or Is This Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse or psychological manipulation in which the aggressor will convince the victim that they are crazy in order to get their way…
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How Do I Manage My Anger?
Anger is a natural human emotion that developed in humans to help attack a threat. Expressed in all people in different ways, anger can take a toll on…
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What Does It Mean to Be Transgender?
Transgender is a term used to identify a person who experiences incongruence between their experienced gender and the sex they were assigned at birth. Those who are transgender…
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Why Childhood Trauma Doesn’t Always Go Away
No child should experience trauma, but unfortunately, many children do. Children who experience trauma, especially at young ages, may carry this pain or confusion through their lives, and…
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Burned Bridges: Do I Say I’m Sorry or Move On?
In this context, a “burned bridge” means the end of a relationship, often not through positive means. These relationships can be close or not, ranging from work colleagues…
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Is There a Connection Between ADHD and Addiction?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a normal disorder that people of all ages experience. The National Institute of Mental Health defines ADHD as having difficulty concentrating on…
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How Pets Stay Attuned to You In RECOvery
This probably comes as no surprise to many, but there is scientific proof that animals experience love and are often attuned to their human owner’s needs and feelings…
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