Best of Our Blogs: November 4, 2016

In  episode 202 of author Elizabeth Gilbert’s Magic Lessons, a photographer named Anne describes life with a brother battling addiction: “Having a family member with an addiction, it feels like it never ends like you have so much hope and then the relapse.”

The thought of a loved one being hurt, injured or dead is so excruciating that all our energy is spent worrying about, or helping and supporting them. But even when they are okay, we’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. If we are little when a loved one is suffering, we grow up feeling like we are responsible for everything.

How do we lessen the reigns of control and embrace acceptance so we can return happiness, joy and freedom back to our lives? Read our top posts this week.

Vitamin D Deficiency in Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Laid Bare) – A lack of this vital vitamin is responsible for everything from depression to schizophrenia. Read the signs and risk factors for this common deficiency.

Dear Mom and Dad, It’s me. Your Anxious Kid.
(Parenting Anxious Kids) – If you have a child that suffers from anxiety, you need to read this.

Spiritual Elitism: Narcissism of the Masses
(The Exhausted Woman) – Here is a terrifying truth. Narcissism exists in religious organizations. And here’s what it looks like.

When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
(Happily Imperfect) – You feel guilty, overwhelmed and afraid when things don’t go as planned. Here’s how to let go of control so you can embrace acceptance and freedom instead.

5 Humor Strategies to Make You Happier
(Character Strengths) – Need a happiness boost? Try one of these researched exercises to bring much needed laughter back into your life.

from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/11/04/best-of-our-blogs-november-4-2016/