Best of Our Blogs: April 19 2016

There are things you would say if you weren’t held back by your upbringing. There are things you would do if you weren’t held done by societal expectations. There are places you would soar to if you weren’t held behind by fear. Instead you stuff your dreams, beliefs, and emotions with food and other substances. When they finally float to the surface they reveal themselves as addictions, depression and anxiety.

If you’re struggling with freeing your inner voice, this week’s top posts will reveal what you need to do. Whether it’s talking to a therapist instead of a friend, correcting thinking errors or feeling gratitude instead of envy, each will teach you the courage to be you.

Mothers and Verbal Abuse: A Poisonous Secret
(Knotted) – You grew up being told, “you’re too sensitive,” because you hurt from your mother’s hurtful words. But being ignored, and criticized are actually abuse. Find out how it’s affected the way you see yourself.

Can Talking to Friends Really Replace Therapy?
(Relationships in Balance) – You talk to your friends so why go to therapy? Here are all the things a therapist can do that your friends can’t.

Emotional Attachment: 5 Thoughts of The Needy Person
(Caregivers, Family & Friends) – Is your fear of upsetting someone preventing you from having a healthy relationship? Do you get attached emotionally to people too soon? Try changing your thinking and your situation will change too.

You Know Your Relationship is Toxic When…
(Bonding Time) – You know you’ve got issues. But how do you know if your relationship is not just problematic, but toxic? Read this.

3 Surprising Things to Be Happy About
(Childhood Emotional Neglect) – Do you find yourself constantly comparing your life and feeling like you don’t measure up? This post will reveal that what you’re most envious about won’t make you happier anyway.

from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/04/19/best-of-our-blogs-april-19-2016/