Beth McHugh's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryoneBeth The Stigma of Being a Mental Health Patient - Blog Entry22 Nov 2008 02:48 PM Yes, it's hard to remain positive when trying to get over a mental breakdown when others are not supportive either. Two enemies can be overwhelming when they consist of your own feelings of negativity plus the negativity of others ! But certainly the desertion by friends and family has always be noted to me by clients as being worse than the illness itself. And that is saying a lot. Inspirational Quotes from Inspirational People - Blog Entry22 Nov 2008 02:43 PM Hi davichin, try choosing a mid-term goal, something not too big or far down the track, but not anything to "unachievable". In starting small, you will be slowly able to see your successes grow. Try lists -- they are also good for organization and the all-important inspiration when you see just what you have actually achieved! Best wishes, Beth Psychological Implications of Obama Presidency - Blog Entry22 Nov 2008 02:37 PM Hi davichin, yes the win for Obama speaks to all ethic groups, that there is hope that people can be judged at all levels on deeds not appearance. Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother - Blog Entry18 Nov 2008 12:43 AM Try the journaling, you will be amazed at the insights you come up with over time. Good luck! Beth Why Did You Have a Baby? - Blog Entry18 Nov 2008 12:41 AM Hi Anon123, thanks for your comment and good luck in dealing with your father, it's a very difficult path to tread especially as they age and become frailer and even more demanding. Best wishes, Beth Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother - Blog Entry17 Nov 2008 01:15 PM Hi chienbizarre, if you are not having difficulties once you actually leave the house then you are at least not experiencing agoraphobic difficulties. I would encourage you to start a journal and write about the feelings you have when thinking of leaving the house and see where that leads you. There is no "trick" to getting over these types of things, simply watching your thoughts and examining your beliefs will get you off to a start. You will find that there is a belief that is causing you to have these feelings. Once you discover what that is you will be in a better position to break this pattern you are in. Best wishes, Beth Dealing with a Narcissistic Family Member - Blog Entry16 Nov 2008 02:18 PM Hi stoicjello (love the name!), if your ex is a sufferer of NPD, your revelation about his behavior means that you are saying to him that you will not play the game anymore. He doesn't see it as a game, of course, he sees it as a way of life. Therefore you are no longer of any "use" to him if he can't get what he wants from you. Some narcissists may turn on the charm at this point to see if you will be drawn back in, but if there is no "suitable" result, then they will move onto a more accommodating person. They may even feel a form of rejection from you, due to the fragile nature of their egos, and in order to cope with that, may actively take a dislike to you and denigrate you to others. Interesting that he told you that you had a "psychotic episode" -- this is his way of dealing with the chink you found in his armor. Hope this helps, Beth Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother - Blog Entry16 Nov 2008 02:07 PM Hi chienbizarre, somehow the control your mother exerted over you made you feel trapped and powerless on some level and has been translated into a fear of leaving the safety of home. Try looking at the parallels between the words (either overt or covert) that your mother instilled in you and your fears of what will happen if you go out. Was there a favorite catchphrase of your mother's that you can link into this phenomena? On some level you are still believing in some fear she has instilled in you. This is assuming there is no other reason for your specific phobia development, as the same phenomenon can arise from postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, to name just two. Best wishes, Beth Homosexuality: Inborn or Learned Behavior? (1) - Blog Entry16 Nov 2008 02:00 PM This study involved the use of sex hormones to determine sexual response. The fact that you think of your grandmother when you smell potroast indicates only that a different part of your brain is being stimulated and not the area responsible for sexual response. Coping with an adult with Asperger's (3) - Blog Entry12 Nov 2008 01:19 PM Hi BR, having you taken your son to a psychologist who specializes in autistic spectrum disorders? Getting an accurate diagnosis on the possibility of him having mild Asperger's or not might put your mind at ease. Best wishes, Beth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 |
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