Here, There, and Everywhere

Better living through recognizing gaslighting and treating ADHD and anxiety.

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D.

How to Recover From a Toxic Relationship

Ending a toxic relationship can put you in a tailspin. It takes time to rebuild and create a new future. Here are some ways to make your healing journey easier.

Don't Get "Hoovered" by Toxic People

"Hoovering" is a sneaky way that toxic people try to get back into your life. Learn how to identify the tactic before it hits you.

Learn the 3 Stages of a Toxic Relationship

Learn to identify a toxic relationship early on through knowing the three stages of idealizing, devaluing, and discarding.

4 Ways to Combat Anticipatory Anxiety

Anticipatory anxiety can leave us feeling stuck and fearing the worst. Reduce anticipatory anxiety with these four techniques.

Have Your COVID Concerns Crossed Into Health Anxiety?

Typical concerns about COVID can turn into hypervigilance about your health. Discover if you have health anxiety, and if so, what you can do about it.

Don’t Be Gaslit by Social Media “Pranksters”

A "prank" can trigger past trauma, cause hypervigilance, and can erode the trust in a relationship. If you feel a prank was harmful to you, your feelings are valid.

Dive Into a Year-End Emotional Inventory

Looking at the emotions you experienced this year can help you decide where you want steer your focus in the new year.

How to Handle a Covert Narcissist During Family Gatherings

Covert narcissists can be difficult to detect. Dealing with them at family gatherings can put you in a bind and make you feel a lack of support.

Self-Care Is a Necessity, Not a Luxury

There is always time to put yourself first because it's a necessity. Learn easy-to-manage ways to add self-care into your life.

Exposure Therapy Effective for Treating Needle Phobia

Fear of needles impacts millions of people in the U.S. One of the treatments, exposure therapy, can be effective at reducing avoidance and fear.

Treating Needle Phobia: Vaccination Education Not Effective

Being educated about vaccinations doesn't lead to a decrease in the fear of needles. Education isn't the issue.

Is Fear of Needles Keeping Some People from Getting Vaccinated?

About 10 percent of the U.S. population has a fear of needles, also known as trypanophobia. There are treatments available, both immediate and long-term.

How to Get Out of a Toxic Relationship

Leaving a toxic relationship can be complicated and guilt-inducing. Learn coping strategies for leaving, and for life after your relationship.

The Adult Consequences of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent

Growing up with a narcissistic parent may have led to developing specific characteristics that lead to self-doubt, unstable relationships, and uneasiness when things are calm.

Know the Differences Between ADHD and Narcissism

Sometimes a person with ADHD will appear to be self-focused. But is it narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) instead? Here are ways that could help you tell the difference.

Do We Really Need to Forgive?

Do we really need to forgive others who have wronged us?

Resolving Arguments Instead of Avoiding Them Improves Health

You may be tempted to avoid a discussion with your partner. However, research shows that a resolved argument is far better for your emotional well-being.

How to Ease Back Into Social Contact

As more people get vaccinated, you may start experiencing pressure to socialize or go back to working in-person. Here are some ways to ease anxiety.

Virtual Reality as an Effective Form of Therapy

Virtual reality is quickly becoming a reliable and effective adjunct to psychotherapy.

Consider Skipping New Year's Resolutions in 2021

Focus on building up your self-compassion in 2021. It can go a lot further than new year's resolutions.

Preschoolers, ADHD, and a Pandemic

Part 2: How to cope with parenting an ADHD preschooler during a pandemic.

Preschoolers, ADHD, and a Pandemic

Part 1: What's the best way to cope with parenting during the pandemic? Use positivity, both with yourself and your kids.

Yes, You're Experiencing Another Wave of COVID-19 Fatigue

You're hitting another wall of fatigue from the pandemic. Learned helplessness has probably kicked in. Here's how to fight back with psychological flexibility.

Expect Increased Anxiety and Depression in College Students

Anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts in college students are at an all-time high. What can we do to make life more bearable for them during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy May Be More Effective Online

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may be more effective online than face-to-face, according to a new study.

Attribution Bias Can Kill You

Attribution bias may be (falsely) telling you that you don't need to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. That would be a big mistake.

How Availability Bias Messes Up Your Relationships

Have you ever brought up your partner's past behavior when you were arguing? If so, you may have fallen victim to availability bias.

It's Time for Radical Self-Care

You need to take excellent care of yourself right now, more than ever. Here's how to do it.

5 Ways to Cope with Sudden Unemployment

Another 6 million people are predicted to lose their jobs in the next few months. Learn how to cope when your life has been turned upside-down by sudden unemployment.

So You're Stuck at Home With Your Narcissist Parent

Just last month, you had freedom from your narcissist parent. But now you are stuck in the house with them 24/7. Learn how to cope.

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