Leslie Glass's Blog, page 170

Senior Mental Health Crises: How Can We Help?

We often hear about the importance of mental health awareness in the younger generations. But, not nearly enough is said about the reality of senior mental health crises. The younger generations, such as Generation Z and millennials, tend to be more open about their mental health. However, that doesn’t mean generations such as Baby Boomers...

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Negative Consequences Impact Everyone

Did you know that negative consequences impact everyone? They don’t just impact the addict in the household. Keeping secrets within the family, especially when it comes to addiction, can make everyone involved sick in multiple ways. While this won’t help the user, it also won’t help the rest of the family come to terms with...

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Sometimes, You’re Your Biggest Bully

Have you ever stopped to think that you’re your biggest bully? When was the last time you stopped and really considered how you’re talking to yourself? What’s your inner dialogue like? Maybe you’re kind and compassionate to others, but you talk yourself down from excelling at what you love. Here are three ideas to help...

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Is It A Stable Or Toxic Relationship?

Is it a stable or toxic relationship? Am I a toxic friend? Is my friendship toxic? It can be hard to tell when you’re not really thinking about the characteristics of your own friendship or relationship. Sometimes, the signs are there, but we’re not too aware of what they actually mean. Here are some key...

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Anger Can Be Defense Or Offense

Anger can be a defense against accusations. This happens frequently in families where there is substance or alcohol use disorders, or behavior disorders like gambling. Anger can also be a defense of closely held opinions or views. We see this anger erupting in politics right now. If you hold an opposing view to a friend...

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Who Controls Your Life

Who controls your life? This is a question we don’t often ask ourselves, even when we’re feeling the effects of someone’s control over us. We may think we’re all right, or that on balance our relationships are pretty good. But how much do we have to sacrifice of our own feelings, wishes and wants to...

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Time Is Valuable Don’t Give Yours Away

Do you think of your time is valuable? In fact, your time is your most valuable asset. That’s why so many people want it. Setting boundaries may be difficult when relationships are already long established. It’s important to know where you draw the line, so others in your life don’t take advantage. It’s not surprising...

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When You’re Not Too Sensitive

When you’re not too sensitive, you know the truth. Someone is controlling you by making you feel bad. And there’s no way to fix it. The other person won’t listen long enough for you to speak your truth. Narcissists use the sensitivity chip to get away with abusive behavior. It takes two to have a...

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How Narcissists Project Blame

Want to know how narcissists project blame? They can’t accept responsibility for anything that goes wrong. So if something isn’t working and they want control over the situation, they literally put their feelings and blame on you. So it doesn’t matter what you really think or what you’ve done, narcissists will turn whatever you say...

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Creation Is Quiet But Destruction Is Loud

Creation is quiet is such a beautiful thought, especially in this changing season. It may still be frozen, and sounds of winter are loud where you are; but the thaw is coming. We promise. When the first spring flowers poke their leaves through the softening earth, it’s always a surprise the first time we see...

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