Leslie Glass's Blog, page 174
February 24, 2020
How To Escape A Narcissist’s Control
If you’ve been controlled by a narcissist, you know that heavy feeling in your gut. It can feel impossible to escape a narcissist’s control. Every day is like walking on eggshells. Even then, it seems almost impossible to get through a full day without an argument and tears. Narcissists know how to flip the blame...
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There’s No Room For Toxic Friends
There’s no room for toxic friends – we have enough stress to keep us busy. Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine that your best friend forever (BFF) is actually your best friend for never (BFFN). And while we don’t want to keep those around for long, their hopefully short stay in our lives usually teaches us...
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February 22, 2020
Date Yourself! Why You Need To Love Yourself
Repeat after me: Self-love is not selfish! Enjoying your own company is not lonely! Spoiling yourself is not narcissistic! Love comes in many forms and shapes. We’ve been living in this world for thousands of years, and yet there is no right definition for this magical feeling. But one thing is absolutely sure – you...
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4 Ways a “Narcissist” Gets the Upper Hand
What is healthy self-regard? I will quote Dr. Malkin here because he puts it succinctly: “Healthy narcissism is all about moving seamlessly between self-absorption and caring attentiveness—visiting Narcissus’ shimmering pool, but never diving to the bottom in pursuit of our own reflection.” These people are self-assured but don’t feel the need to tear other people...
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‘I was a bad influence on the Beatles’: says James Taylor
James Taylor looks out at the sprawling London skyline. “This is where it started,” he says. “The moment.” He made his first trip here in 1968, playing for Paul McCartney and George Harrison and becoming the first artist signed to the Beatles’ record label, Apple Records. This was before he moved to Laurel Canyon with...
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Why Tough Times Can Be Good
When you are going through tough times, it can seem like it will never end. Whether it’s depression, addiction, recovery, mental health issues, or any other issue, when we feel beat down and like there’s a tough road ahead of us it’s absolutely overwhelming. But, hanging in there and surviving tough times builds the foundation...
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February 21, 2020
Meth Is Back!
Meth is back and flooding the streets – and it’s uglier than ever The floor seemed filthy and she could not get rid of the grime. Amie Detzel frantically scrubbed that nursing home floor with cleaning supplies she’d found when no one was looking. On hands and knees, dragging her IV pole with her, the...
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Justin Bieber Drug Addiction Details
Justin Bieber gets candid about past drug addiction, getting sober: I ‘felt like I was dying’ Hannah Yasharoff USA TODAY Published 10:40 AM EST Feb 4, 2020 Justin Bieber is speaking frankly for the first time about his past experiences with drug addiction. In an episode of his documentary series “Justin Bieber: Sessions,” released Monday, the 25-year-old...
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Food For Depression
Depression has a sneaky way of creeping into all aspects of your life, and making you not care about any of them. And yes, this includes food. Eating is a prerequisite for life, so it makes perverse sense that, for many people, it’s among the first victims of a depressive episode. Having different food for...
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Will I Ever Be Happy Again
“Will I ever be happy again?” If you’ve gone through trauma, this is a question you’ve probably asked yourself. I’ve asked myself this question many times over the years, and the answer is yes. But, it can be a process to get there. In the beginning, dealing with life can be overwhelming. I certainly lost...
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