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Mark Maginn Add Question As a survivor of narcissistic abuse, I sometimes feel destroyed by a negative comment. How do you tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy criticism? Mark Maginn Mark Maginn, Psychotherapist, poet, memoirist, blogger, (2012-present) Answered just … Continue reading →

That’s a very timely and pertinent question, Rachel. Mental health services are under attack at the fed, state and local level with many mental health centers shuttered as politicians decide that tax revenue needs to be kicked up to those … Continue reading →

Narcissism is a broad category that runs from healthy narcissism, pride in one’s work, for example, the abnormal such as paranoia. Paranoia may seem a rather odd manifestation of deranged narcissism but think of it like this: how much narcissism … Continue reading →

Because, primarily, the person suffering from this disorder is so very sensitive to any signs of rejection. This ravening fear often borders on paranoia and all to often breeches that frontier. In my experience in treatment with those who suffer … Continue reading →

How do I know if I subconsciously downplay my problems or if they are real? Mark Maginn Mark Maginn, Psychotherapist, poet, memoirist, blogger, (2012-present) Answered just now Fascinating question. Not sure, but how about talking over a couple of your … Continue reading →

Hold still and feel the sadness; get to know it; don’t push it away; befriend it. This will not only lessen the feeling but will allow the person the time and space to resolve it. By this I mean that … Continue reading →

Hold still and feel the sadness; get to know it; don’t push it away; befriend it. This will not only lessen the feeling but will allow the person the time and space to resolve it. By this I mean that … Continue reading →

This comes from Mindfulness Meditation a practice that research has shown to be quite effective in the treatment of mental disorders. You might want to ask your therapist about this as I’m quite sure it will be helpful to you.

Ask or Search Quora Ask Question Read Answer 3 Notifications Why did loneliness lead me to psychosis? I was studying abroad. I wasn’t able to make friends, and worse than that, I made some people angry at me (I think, … Continue reading →

These situations are so confusing, tragic and possibly lethal. Yes, the mother and daughter should waste no time in leaving to be somewhere that they can be safe from him. As he is a threat to them, he can be … Continue reading →