In the realm of mental health, alexithymia is a lesser-known condition, yet it significantly impacts the emotional life of those who experience it. As a mental health and relationship therapist, I often encounter individuals struggling with alexithymia, which...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a rarely diagnosed and complex mental health condition that affects how individuals perceive themselves and interact with others. It is estimated to affect about 1% of the general population, according to the Diagnostic and...
As a mental health and relationship therapist, I often encounter clients who are grappling with intense, emotionally consuming feelings towards another person, which can sometimes be identified as limerence. Limerence, a term coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in...
There is a growing group of people in America that has emerged over the past two decades, titled “the Sandwich Generation.” The growth of this generation has resulted from many people choosing to have children later in life while, at the same time, adults are living...
In the intricate tapestry of human experience, the threads of substance use and mental health are tightly interwoven, each influencing the other in a delicate dance of complexity. Delving into this enigmatic relationship unveils a narrative of profound impact, where...
Peer pressure can exert a powerful influence on adolescent behavior. Whether it’s trying out new activities, experimenting with substances, or conforming to social norms, adolescents often feel pressure to fit in with their peers. Although “peer pressure” gets a...
