Mental Health – The Aggregator

A Therapist’s #1 Tip to Foster a Lasting Relationship

As we approach Valentine’s Day, couples are busy making plans to celebrate with romantic dates and big gestures. Maybe you’ve already booked a restaurant, planned an elaborate evening out (or a…

How to Set Boundaries With Parents: A Therapist’s Guide

Sometimes our relationship with our parents evolves into an unhealthy place that can result in a dysfunctional family. This can be in large part because it’s difficult to let go, for both of you….

Ask a Therapist: “How to Set Boundaries With a Narcissist”

Knowing how to set boundaries with someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be overwhelming. You probably feel emotionally and mentally drained as you’re trying to navigate a very…

13 Effective Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety

Learning how to overcome social anxiety can be grueling. Social anxiety can be so powerful that it can cause physical reactions that leave you shaking, dizzy, and terrified of being rejected. Peo…

How to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse

Not everyone that struggles with narcissistic personality disorder will present abusive behavior in a romantic relationship, however, in some cases it can lead to abuse, or experiences of a toxic…

7 Relationship-Strengthening Activities for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day looks different for every couple, but whether you go all out or make plans to stay in, the goal is to have fun and connect more deeply with your partner. If you’re looking for way…

What is Narcissistic Gaslighting?

To understand what narcissistic gaslighting is, you must have a basic and clear understanding of what both narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and gaslighting are individually. Not all people…

Are Nocturnal Panic Attacks Interrupting Your Sleep?

You shoot awake from a dead sleep, sweating, heart racing, and short of breath. You have an awful sensation, but you’re not sure why. You feel a deep sense of dread as the walls close in around…

How to Set Healthy Boundaries With Friends

Friends are important. They’re the people outside of our families who we share mutually beneficial, rewarding, trusting bonds. Our friendships provide us with the support, love, and nurturing we …

How to Set Family Boundaries: A Therapist’s Guide

Families can be tricky. They’re always there, you don’t get to choose them, and they can be the best, or the most challenging, parts of your life. Sometimes they’re both. Familial relationships can…