Instead of, “I was really worried when you didn’t come home,” you say, “You’re always late.” Or instead of, “I get hurt when you say that,” you say, “You’re so insensitive.”
The former draws us closer together while the latter divides us.
Years of putting walls around our true feelings has made sharing too risky. Many of us would rather be alone than open ourselves to rejection.
And then the holidays come. In comparison to the closeness and camaraderie we see on televisions and holiday movies, our own life feels superficial and empty.
But how do we stay open and vulnerable when we’ve been hurt and are continually hurt by our narcissistic friends and neglectful parents?
Keep reading.
If you’re exasperated by the discomfort of winter gatherings and want respite from the holiday madness, this is the week to read our blogs. From humorous holiday cartoons to tips on dealing with the stress, and one surprising thing you’re doing that’s causing you to be depressed, it’s all in our top posts below.
Holiday Help For The Emotionally Neglected
(Childhood Emotional Neglect) – Here’s why the holidays are extra hard for you and what you can do about it. From mantras to managing your feelings, this is your guide to getting through this challenging season.
8 Twisted Mental Health Humor Snowman Cartoons
(Mental Health Humor) – Adults need humor too. Find the unexpected funny in Chato’s snowman cartoons.
7 Signs that the Quiet Guy is a Narcissist After All
(Knotted) – Why the loud, obnoxious extrovert isn’t the only narcissist you need to be aware of. According to this, it’s the quiet ones you need to watch out for too.
Barbara Stanwyck, Codependent, and the Narcissist She Married
(Narcissism Meets Normalcy) – Another Hollywood couple provides an unfortunate, but perfect example of what it looks like when codependents and narcissists get together.
One Surprising (And Often Overlooked) Cause of Depression
(Leveraging Adversity) – It’s the surprising thing you’re doing that could be exacerbating or causing depression. An interesting study reveals the thing we often miss when we think of depression.
from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/12/20/best-of-our-blogs-december-20-2016/
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