family
Family can be our support system. Or they can be part of the problem. All about the complicated, loving, and difficult relationship with us and the ones who love us.
Healthy Self-Esteem vs. Pathological Narcissism: Drawing the Line
Abstract: The notion of narcissism, originating from the myth of Narcissus — where a handsome teenager becomes enamored with his own reflection — was systematically addressed for the first time in Sigmund Freud’s 1914 essay “On Narcissism”. This article commences with a succinct overview of Freud’s perspective on narcissism, which serves as the foundation for most later discourse on the subject, before addressing key philosophical inquiries that have persistently emerged regarding narcissism and self-love. How do we distinguish between healthy self-esteem and pathological narcissism? Considering the seemingly omnipresent nature of “the dear self” (as Kant termed it) in human awareness, what would it need to foster a really non-narcissistic regard for others, and is this feasible — or even advantageous?
By Waleed Ahmed2 years ago in Psyche
Reflections at the Red Light. Content Warning.
Trigger warning: slight mention of childhood trauma The red and blue lights glared at me as the police cruiser faced my Hyundai Sonata. Still riding the high of the day’s festivities, I nearly blurted out the classic mom joke—“Cop! Everyone duck down!” (So original, am I right?) I could already picture my kids’ reactions—one rolling her eyes, the other laughing and dramatically pretending to hide. Polar opposites, as always.
By Lora Coleman2 years ago in Psyche
How Trauma Bonds Keep You Hooked on a Narcissist
Dealing with a narcissist is like dealing with a (sometimes dangerous) infant strapped into the high chair of narcissism. You have been made to feel like it's your job to figure out how to supply, entertain, and clean up after an immature person. An infantile person who enjoys refusing to take their food, screaming because they are hungry, making a mess without a care in the world, throwing their spoon on the floor, laughing gleefully when they watch you pick it up over and over, turning their bowl over then throwing it on the floor and enjoying their power over you to make you responsible for responding to their actions to try to get things back to some semblance of order. But their agenda was never to contribute to order, their agenda was to see how much they could control you and make you react.
By Waleed Ahmed2 years ago in Psyche
Why Do We Fall in Love?
Love is one of the most intense emotions humans experience. It can make us feel euphoric, distracted, or even irrational. But why do we fall in love? Is it fate, chemistry, or something deeper? Psychology offers logical explanations that help us understand this universal yet mysterious experience. Let’s break it down.
By Muhammad Haider2 years ago in Psyche
Love, Fear, and Security: The Hidden Power of Attachment on Mental Well-Being . AI-Generated.
In the quiet corners of our hearts, where memories whisper and feelings echo, our earliest connections with those who cared for us shape the very fabric of our emotional lives. From the tender moments of a mother’s embrace to the unspoken promises in a father’s smile, love—wrapped in the dual threads of comfort and vulnerability—lays the foundation for our sense of security and, ultimately, our mental well-being.
By The Last Love2 years ago in Psyche
Why Narcissists Struggle with Deep Regret and Responsibility
So I will attempt to break it down into pieces to make it as easy reading as possible. Is it possible for someone with narcissistic personality disorder to genuinely feel remorse and seek forgiveness for their emotional abuse?
By Waleed Ahmed2 years ago in Psyche
