Global Health Mag Narcissist Abuse, Medical Marijuana, Fibromyalgia

Cannabis and marijuana use has been widely talked about for years now. More recently, the medical community has been arguing the strengths and weaknesses that this potent potential medicine has. Although smoking is never recommended, there are different ways to enjoy the healing benefits of this herb. Cannabis is among very few …

Regardless of where you stand on marijuana legalization, you have to admit: Marijuana is a fairly harmless drug in comparison to many other entirely legal drugs. While marijuana has 0 attributed deaths, the 3 drugs that cause the most deaths in America are all entirely legal. These 3 drugs are well …

On August 17, 2006, a precious baby boy named Jayden was born. Jayden appeared and behaved like a healthy newborn baby. For months, his parents, Jason and Katie, experienced the typical trials and tribulations of life with a newborn. Then one day, their lives changed dramatically. When Jayden was only four …

Are you dating a psychopath? It’s not easy to spot the signs initially, but as some time goes by, you will soon notice psychopathic traits. The psychopathological person can’t keep up the façade for long, as their true colors will come shining through. You hear the term used often in …

While Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) only affects around 5% of the general population, most people show narcissistic traits throughout their lifetime. However, just because someone exhibits characteristics of a disorder doesn’t mean they have severe enough symptoms to warrant a diagnosis. NPD is an actual mental illness that causes an over-inflated sense of self-importance …

A marijuana chemical known as cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) helps fractures heal faster and even make the bones stronger than they were before, according to a study conducted by researchers fromTel Aviv University and Hebrew University and published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. CBD has no psychotropic effects. “We found that CBD …

The DSMIV cites as an “essential feature” of the narcissist a “lack of empathy that begins by early childhood and is present in a variety of contexts.” If lack of empathy isn’t a hallmark of an antisocial individual, then what is? – Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D. For the layperson (including this …

For those who are in an unhealthy or difficult relationship, your partner may be the cause of your issues. In many cases, the individual can be narcissistic, which can significantly impact your well-being and state of mind. You may have developed insecurities in the relationship or feel emotionally abused by …

Narcissistic people are tricky to deal with because they are all into themselves. Whenever they are at fault for something, they try to lay the blame onto other people because, A) it hurts their egos to think that they were wrong and, B) Even if they know that they are wrong, narcissists want …

Narcissists are tricky because they seem charming at first and flip a switch when you least expect it. They cause you to question yourself, making you think you’re the issue in your relationship. A manipulator wants to control you and ensure they continue getting what they want out of you. …

Walking away from a narcissist can be difficult but, if you can empower yourself, you can do it. The first step towards leaving is to acknowledge the situation for what it is. Sometimes recognizing a narcissist isn’t as easy as you’d think, which could make you question yourself. Questioning yourself is what …

Do you know how to spot a narcissist? As you navigate through life, learning how to identify this manipulative person is of the utmost importance. The last thing you need is to get involved with someone who has more problems than a math book and treats you horribly. Sure, they’re …

Breaking up with someone, parting ways, it’s never an easy thing to do. Especially if there is a history there, or if two people have been together for a while. To soften the blow, people try and use strange tactics or act a certain way that will make the other …

Have you ever felt like you were responsible for someone else’s happiness? What you were experiencing was the feeling of guilt. Sometimes people use guilt as a weapon to get what they want- they use this manipulation tactic in numerous sneaky ways. If you have ever had to question your …

I’m an only child and I know for a fact that I’m the smartest, most attractive person in the world. But a new study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says that maybe my parents were wrong to tell me that 10 to 15 times a day. The study …

A narcissist is a pathological liar who will lie about anything and everything for the sole purpose of gleefully watching you sift through the word garbage. He/she also lies even when the truth is a better story. This means that he’ll lie about which super market he shopped at, where …

When a woman is self-absorbed and cruel to those around her, it might be something more than that. Both of those things are characteristics of a female narcissist. Since the traits of a female narcissist differ from those of males, they are sometimes overlooked. Female narcissists are thought of as …

Remember the wicked queen in the classic story of Snow White? When her mirror said Snow White was more beautiful, the queen went into a jealous frenzy. This story may be a fairy tale, but it’s a classic case of narcissistic rage that’s a reality. On the surface, narcissists seem …

The only way you can describe how you feel is that you feel minimized. You feel crushed and smothered. You’re constantly second-guessing yourself; your feelings, your perceptions, your memories, and a small, suffocated part inside of you wonders whether you are actually going crazy. You feel neurotic, you feel hyper-sensitive …

All of us have a mental list of what we look for in a partner, be it a good sense of humor, intelligence, or just wanting to be with someone who shares similar hobbies. With that said, none of us should be posting an oddly specific list of attributes our …

When you think of intimate relationships, what sort of qualities come to mind? Likely things such as trust, love, vulnerability, honesty, and healthy compromise are some of them. This is precisely why narcissists can’t have intimate relationships: They lack the capacity for all of these traits. (1) Narcissists Can’t Have …

I think at some point or another; we’ve all had run-ins with sociopaths. People who get into your head, maybe seem innocent but simply want to manipulate you for their benefit. Sometimes they’re family members, sometimes friends, members of the clergy, or coworkers; they really can appear nearly anywhere in …

Dealing with a narcissist? “The only person that deserves a special place in your life is someone that never made you feel like you were an option in theirs.” – Shannon L. Alder We all know that physical and psychological abuse can be a terrifying thing to experience, in any …

A person with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is described as conceited, in need of consistent approval, and having no regard for anyone’s feelings but their own. In addition, they feel superior to others and expect everyone else to comply with their demands. Males are more likely to suffer from the condition …