How It Is Used One of the most common excuses or justifications for someones problematic behavior is the catch-all phrase, I did my best, or, They did their best, and their variants. Sometimes, some people use it in the context of explaining why they did what they did, but they still accept responsibility for their […]

You’re deeply exhausted. Mentally. Emotionally. Physically. Maybe even spiritually. So, naturally, you reach for whatever requires very little energy and effort to perk up your depleted self. Facebook. Instagram. Netflix. Some other random website or app on your device. While there’s nothing wrong with vegging out, scrolling and screen-staring for too long isn’t exactly rejuvenating. […]

Abuse can come in many forms, from physical and sexual abuse to mental or emotional abuse. It might be domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, or come from a parent, caretaker, or someone else in your life. Sometimes it can be very difficult to know whether a loved one has experienced abuse. Survivors of abuse […]

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a complex mental health condition, often linked with a “victim mentality.” While it’s possible for a person with NPD to do this consciously to manipulate others, it often goes deeper than that. Someone may firmly believe that they’re the victim and operate from that place, even when the evidence suggests […]

Arguing with someone who has narcissistic traits can leave you feeling hurt and confused. People on the narcissism spectrum — from those with narcissistic traits to those with diagnosed narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) — may have an intense desire to win arguments, as it helps keep their ego intact. At times, it may seem as […]