Holiday Help For the Emotionally Neglected

Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.] [Psych Central] The Top 5 [Holiday Help for the Emotionally Neglected][Warning signs of bipolar disorder] Few times of year are more challenging for the emotionally neglected than the holiday season. This is a time replete with family gatherings, family demands, and (what should be) family warmth. [8 Twisted Mental Health Humor Snowman Cartoons] 'Tis the season for laughing! [5 Ways to Eliminate Over-Indulgence this Christmas] Become in-tune with your body so you eat when hungry, not just because 'it's Christmas.' [One Surprising (and Overlooked) Cause of Depression] That Happy Meal might actually be making you feel worse. [How Narcissism Puts the "Bah, Humbug!" in Christmas] This is how narcissists steal Christmas. Check out our updated [2016 Coping with the Holidays Survival Guide]. 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[Women Not Too Bothered By Transgender Females in Restrooms] Male transphobia seems to have its roots in how men see themselves as the protectors of women. World of Psychology [12 Ways to Unlock Your Inner Happiness During the Holiday Season] [Distinguish between normal marital arguments and abuse]Discover some ways you could be sabotaging your own happiness without even realizing it, and take the necessary steps to put your own sanity and mental well being first before taking care of others. [Resentment Can Damage Marriage Even More than Cheating] It just eats everything away... [7 Ways to Deal with Difficult People] Difficult people are like the termites of the human spirit, eating away at the delicate parts of you for months. [How Meditation Helps Our Relationships] Have you considered how a meditation practice can create a climate that deepens intimacy and improves communication? [The Holidays, Family, and Depression: A Survival Guide] While it may seem impossible, you can survive the holidays, including time that you feel must be spent with relatives you would rather avoid. Best of our Blogs [How to Reduce Self-Doubt] [Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays](Anger Management) - There is no such thing as a perfect person. If we accept that we are unconditionally worthwhile and lovable, it is not necessary to rely on other people to tell us that we are wonderful. [Are You Harboring Weapons of Mass Distraction?] (Mindfulness and Psychotherapy) - What does it mean to spend our time well? [Today I Love Holiday Parties] (Today I Love...) - Today I love hope and kindness and cheer and delight and heartfelt good wishes. [7 Signs That the Quiet Guy Is a Narcissist After All] (Knotted) - Not all narcissists are stereotypes. There’s a common type of narcissist of a different stripe... [An ADHD Alphabet] (ADHD Millennial) - You may notice that there's no Z... [Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns] (Bonding Time) - Mostly, I’m talking about your kids, but I mean you, too. The two are often interrelated. [How to Limit Rumination] (Coping with Depression) - Ruminating can be a powerful cycle that can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Here are some ways to break free of it. [6 Ways To Cope With Narcissists on Christmas] (Caregivers, Family & Friends) - What comes to mind when you hear the word narcissist? Join our daily conversation on [Facebook] Follow us on [Twitter] Your Weekly Mental Health Break Welcome to Psych Central's weekly mental health newsletter. Feel free to forward to a friend or share on social media! Need to update your newsletter preferences? [Update your profile here] We love to hear from you! Please send any feedback you may have to us at: talkback@psychcentral.com [Ask the Therapist] [Acute Stressed] My parents divorced when I was 12 years old, I lived with my mother and my step father. I rarely met my father. 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