A Toxic friendship is a relationship that consistently drains you emotionally, undermines your well being, or makes you feel worse about yourself rather than supported.  Unlike normal conflict, the harm is ongoing and patterned, not occasional. What makes a Friendship ‘Toxic’? In Psychology, a healthy relationship is based on mutual respect, trust, and emotional safety. …

Emotions as waves Emotions are temporary experiences that, like ocean waves, rise in intensity, reach peak and naturally subside. Instead of fighting or suppressing distressing feelings-which often makes them last longer- ‘riding the wave’ is a mindfulness-based technique that involves observing emotions without judgment until they pass, usually within a few minutes. Thinking of emotions…

The majority of people who display narcissistic traits do not have an actual psychiatric disorder such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Narcissistic traits are characterized by certain key patterns such as controlling behavior, lack of empathy, arrogance, admiration seeking, attention seeking, a tendency towards envy and difficulties with emotional regulation. When you engage…