Global Health Mag

We often hear the term “narcissist,” but in reality, what does that mean? Does it merely describe someone who likes to be the center of attention, or likes the way he or she looks? Or is there more to it? The psychiatric literature defines narcissists as possessing specific traits, such as having a sense of entitlement or requiring excessive admiration. But what are narcissistic individuals …

It took FOREVER to finally leave the person in your life with narcissism, only to realize that once you made that fateful decision, your name became mud. Your ex is not going to let you go without a fight. You’re going to be villainized like you never experienced before the breakup. All your friends and family will hear how crazy, unbalanced, manipulative, …

Relationships are tricky to navigate, but they’re even harder when you’re being ruled by a narcissist. Having a narcissistic man take over and play mind games with you can destroy your self-esteem, your happiness, and make you lose the person that you used to be. Don’t be fooled by their charms, these toxic men know exactly what they’re doing. They …

The other day I was watching a random high school drama on TV, as something to just pass the time on a boring Thursday night. And as a lot of high school shows go, when the girl is heartbroken over their significant other, she starts going down destructive paths to try and get over that heartbreak. Then it hit me. …

If you’re sensitive to suicide, especially graphic depictions of suicide, you may want to skip Netflix’s latest thriller, “Bird Box.” The movie, which stars Sandra Bullock, centers around an unseen entity that drives mass suicides around the world. The movie is an adaptation of a book by Josh Malerman. The film received mixed critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, earning a 67 percent rating. Though …

For people who don’t live with a mental illness, it can be difficult to know what someone struggling with one is “like.” If we aren’t careful, stigma can easily inform how we view these individuals, even though mental illness expresses itself in many different ways, some more obvious than others. While some people have a hard time getting out of bed, others …

For many, Facebook can be a great way to connect with loved ones and keep up with people you don’t get to see all the time. In a lot of ways, it can be a supportive place to share what’s going on in your life. But sometimes, you want to post something online you don’t want everyone on your Facebook friends list …

Dearest friend, So you’re reading this because you know someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and things can get tough sometimes in the relationship. You might be feeling worn out, frustrated, used and hopeless to the idea that things will ever be OK again. I want you to know that it’s not your fault I’m struggling and that things are …

If you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), “splitting” may be something you can relate to. For those who may not know, splitting is essentially categorizing things (or people)  as good or bad — your classic all-or-nothing situation. With splitting, there is no gray area. For example, a “bad” person does “bad” things, a “good” person does “good” things. While splitting is common in …

As someone whose fear of abandonment is as extreme as it is, the very last thing you would ever expect me to do is put an end to what little relationships I still had in my life. Self-sabotage and attempts to push people away out of my own fears and insecurities, sure. That’s not an uncommon cycle of symptoms for borderline …

When you live with a mental illness, it can be pretty tough to let others in and show them the “truth” of what’s going on. The truth comes in varying degrees. Maybe you tell others things aren’t really as bad as they seem, or simply state you’re doing OK when all you want to do is hibernate until spring. Whatever the …

It was 5 a.m. and I was thinking; it was Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, and I should write something. But it doesn’t matter, I’m not important. I have a son. I think he’s perfect. He loves me, he trusts me, he knows I’ll always protect him. But it doesn’t matter, I’m not important. I am a daughter. I miss my …

Sometimes the news isn’t as straightforward as it’s made to seem. Matt Sloan, The Mighty’s contributing editor, explains what to keep in mind if you see this topic or similar stories in your newsfeed. This is The Mighty Takeaway. Perhaps I’m naive, but I continue to be surprised by the depths to which U.K. tabloid the Daily Mail will go to scaremonger. …

A friend of mine came up to me today and said, “Describe life in just one word.” He waited, anticipating responses such as Hope. Love. Fun. Travel. Without a moment’s hesitation and with fiery eyes, I blurted out, “Survival!” That’s what life is for me. Survival. When you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you can’t possibly plan for the …

1. When I am feeling anxious or going through a depressive episode, instead of keeping it to myself I will tell my partner/close friend/family member so we can navigate the episode together. There is a reason why they are part of my support system, and it is that they are there to support me. I shouldn’t shut them out, even if …