The word “narcissist”  used to describe a very specific clinical pattern. Now, it's become shorthand for anyone who: ●       Let you down ●       Made you feel unseen ●       Ended a relationship abruptly ●       Disagreed with your version of the story ●       Was emotionally unavailable And while those behaviors may be deeply painful, they’re not inherently narcissistic . What’s happening across social media , particularly in “therapy speak” culture , is that narcissism  is

Anxious attachment doesn’t come from being “too sensitive” or “needy.”  It comes from early experiences that taught you love is conditional , attention is inconsistent, and closeness is something you must earn by hyper-attuning to others. As an adult, this often shows up in relationships as: Overthinking every interaction Fear of abandonment Anxiety when someone pulls away Overgiving, overexplaining, and emotionally overfunctioning Difficulty feeling secure, even when things

CBT vs ACT: What’s the Difference? There’s a moment in therapy where someone says: “I know this thought isn’t true. I’ve journaled it. I’ve reframed it. I’ve done the work. But I still feel  like shit.” That’s where the difference between CBT  and ACT  begins to matter. You see, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)  both aim to help people feel better. But they approach the mind in two very different ways ,one by challenging your tho

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