Making Sure Depression Does Not Define You
I once read a very interesting description of depression. It went something like: “I am depression. I am cold like the Arctic mist, I dampen your spirits and your soul. I…
Tag: Middle age
Codependency: How To Give Up Control And Stop Rescuing Everyone
Codependency is a lot about control and controlling others. I have documented various methods frequently on this blog and how they manifest themselves into the typical dysfunctional behaviour associated with codependency. Codependents need control to feel secure and are loath to give this power away…
Thinking Of Yourself Is Not Narcissism. Your Needs Are Important And It Starts With You
There is a fine line between meeting your own needs in a healthy sense and expecting to take everything around you. This is the fundamental line that many find difficult…
The Power Of Nature Can Bring Everything Into Perspective.
I recently watched a documentary on the Vietnam War. I vividly remember the images on black and white TV in the Sixties when it was happening. A pointless war where…
Going Through Major Change And Dealing With It
Transition and change are a part of life and the human experience, come in many forms and can be sudden or gradually evolving, stressful, pleasurable, or a mixture of both!…
Discipline And Responsibility Are The Keys To Happiness
About two years ago, I wrote a rather philosophical post pontificating about What Do We Need to Make us Happy?. As I generally do, I placed this article on various…
Difficult Times? It Is All A State Of Mind
We all have times when everything gets too much. There are many issues to face, things to do, plan and action to be taken. Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed, paralysed and…
How A Child Can Become A Parent Before Becoming An Adult
When we think about child abuse, our thoughts often stop at sexual abuse of minors. However, the term child abuse, often replaced by child maltreatment, has a broad spectrum of…