Narcissistic Supply: How to Stop a Narcissist From Feeding Off Your Reactions
Here's how to know if you've been used for narcissistic supply. You've heard
things like...
“I just wanted to see how you’d react.”
“It’s no
Charlie Lukas
Parasocial Relationships Cannot Replace the Real Thing
I am an avid listener of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. You could call him my
primary parasocial relationship.
If Joe Rogan got assassinated by a disgruntled fan one day, would I miss
If You Face Your Pain on a Daily Basis, You Deserve the World
It’s safe to say that we suffer the most when we’re alone. And some of our
strongest moments are when we whisper to ourselves, “I’m not going to stop.”
But
How to Overcome Your Intrusive Thoughts
When I was thirteen, intrusive thoughts dominated my reality.
If I had a bad thought about someone in my life, I felt my relationship with
them would become dishonest from that point forward,
Self Consciousness Is Cured by Letting Yourself Screw Up
You want to talk about self-consciousness? Here's a little story:
I was 15 years old. My hair was greasy, my voice was shaky, and I stumbled
awkwardly into my art class.
3 Powerful Reasons You Should Stop Apologizing
What are you really doing when you're apologizing?
“Feeling regret or penitence” is one definition
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The Empty Chair Technique Will Reveal Your Inner Critic
“You want me to do what?” I asked my therapist.
“We’re going to do the empty chair technique.”
“You’re going to sit in this chair, and then you’re going to
5 False Beliefs That Lead to Self Defeat
When it came to self-defeat, I was undefeated.
I took every opportunity to rob myself of happiness, prevent progress, and slap
my own face. I was a tyrant to myself, and I thought
Hiding In Your Head Won't Bring You Closer to Anyone
Being locked in your head makes it hard to be social. I should know.
If I was around people I didn’t know, I would feel like an unwelcome stranger. I
looked perfectly
Time: Find Meaning in Your Past to Save Your Future
I’m turning 29 soon. I was hoping to keep a realistic, level-headed perspective
about my age. But no, it got under my skin.
My mind went into disaster mode.
Instead of feeling
Part of Me Desperately Wants to Escape the Internet
I have something to admit.
I don’t know if I’m addicted to the internet, or if everything I do is confined
to it. If I am addicted, then I want control
Writing Is a Science-Backed Way to Heal Your Soul
It felt like a tyrant was cracking a whip in my head.
I was having a depressive episode a few years back. I was at work, so I was
trying hard to keep
Having the Will to Win Does Not Make You A Bad Person
> “I shouldn’t do this. He’ll be embarrassed if I win. He worked so hard, and he’s
struggling so much. Who am I to take that away from him? And…
I Almost Did Something Terrible to Myself (Self-Harm)
Warning: Content addresses self-harm and suicidal thoughts. This article was
featured on Medium.com
[https://medium.com/invisible-illness/i-almost-did-something-terrible-to-myself-b947f88083bb]
I was twenty-four years old, and I humiliated myself.
I don’t remember exactly
Don't Let Social Anxiety Get You Killed
This is what social anxiety and self-denial look like. And this is what you
should never, ever do. No matter how shy you are.
I took a leap in 2018. I went on
Why No One Can Hear You When You Talk
“How the hell did she not hear me?”
I was making small talk with a customer at my job. I said something clearly,
audibly, and without mumbling, to her face. She completely ignored
Stop Beating Yourself Up for Botching a Handshake
I botched the shit out of a handshake today. It’s still gnawing at me. Have you
ever done that?
My jiu-jitsu coach was the victim.
We had just finished our sparring session
6 Empowering Lessons from Terence McKenna
Terence McKenna [https://psychedelicreview.com/person/terence-mckenna/] did a
lot of drugs.
That’s an understatement. Timothy Leary, the figurehead of the 60s LSD
counterculture, called him the “Timothy Leary of the 90s.
5 Keys to Achieving Rock Solid Consistency
Consistency is key. You ever heard that?
I’m not a fan of clichés, but this one gets a pass because it’s true. Consistent
habits appreciate over time, like good investments. It’
How to Escape an OCD Thought Loop
It’s amazing how a person can get lost in their own head. An OCD Thought Loop
will do that.
When I was a kid, I developed the strangest obsession. And, no lie,
Why is Mental Illness so Common in 2021?
> “It’s here. It’s there. It’s everywhere. Tears soak each card the dealer’s
dealt. Time taught me to see every second as heaven even though they’re
perfectly disguised
5 Lessons From Ralph Waldo Emerson to Help You Stand Tall in the World
You don’t typically think of Americans when you hear the word “philosopher.” But
Ralph Waldo Emerson is a special exception.
Emerson was an American philosopher
[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/emerson/#MajTheEme]
5 Ways to Know You've Found the Right Therapist
I’ve seen five therapists in the last ten years. But who’s counting, right?
I have some understanding of what it’s like to not find the right therapist.
Their job is
What You Should Know if You're Trying to Change
Change is pain.
It’s the truth. When you decide to change, you risk losing your friends, your
financial security, your reputation, your comfort, and your wellbeing. What if
the people you care
Social Media Is a Bad Place to Leave Your Memories
Did you know they still make polaroid cameras? I had no idea. Apparently social
media hasn't blotted them out yet.
I figured they had gone the way of the VCR. Why