It is known that many people actually struggle with addiction and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) simultaneously. NPD is a mental health disorder that can have a detrimental effect on one’s relationships and ability to relate to and […]
The guilt associated with trauma is a completely normal reaction that many people go through. When ignored or left untreated, this guilt can last for years or even a lifetime. The trauma you have experienced isn’t accompanied […]
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) are “potentially traumatizing events that occur during childhood and adolescence.” ACE can include neglect, abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), household dysfunction (such as witnessing domestic violence or having a parent with mental illness), […]
Enabling is a term often used with substance use disorders. It refers to behaviors that allow someone else to continue their addiction without facing the consequences of their actions. Enabling allows the addicted person to continue using […]