narcissism
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How to Get Over Your Messy-House Shame
Scrolling through social media, with its carefully curated images of beautiful, clutter-free living spaces, often has the effect of making you feel inadequate about your own home. Whether it’s the dishes in the kitchen sink, the piles of laundry you can never quite find the time to put away, or the scattered toys you keep…
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What Is a Narcissistic Collapse?
The term “narcissist” is thrown around a lot to describe any self-centered person, but narcissistic personality disorder is a real diagnosis that can be pretty serious. While we tend to frame narcissists as villains when we talk about them, it’s important to remember that someone with NPD has a mental condition, and they can face…
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10 Sociological Studies That Prove Humans Are the Worst (and How We Can Be Better)
Sociological studies, history, and a quick look at Twitter all confirm a simple fact: People are terrible. We’re terrible because we’re born that way, and because we work diligently toward terribleness. But don’t despair as you click through these examples of our wretched nature, because humans are also awesome (sometimes), and only through confronting and…
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Things You Should Never Say to Someone Struggling with Depression
Warning: This article deals with the topic of mental health, and has mentions of suicide. It may be triggering for some. If you or someone you love is in need of support, Lifeline (13 11 14) is available 24/7, free of charge. Whatever your experiences with own mental health, it’s daunting to find the perfect thing to say…