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Better living through recognizing gaslighting and treating ADHD and anxiety.

Relationships
The Math of Manipulation in Relationships

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on September 1, 2025

People use denominator neglect or “emotional math” to justify harm and minimize abusive behavior. Even if you are told that it was “just once,” your pain is real and valid.

People use denominator neglect or “emotional math” to justify harm and minimize abusive behavior. Even if you are told that it was “just once,” your pain is real and valid.

Friends
The "Good Enough" Friend

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on March 30, 2025

Many of us long for perfect adult friendships. But real connection is built on consistency, vulnerability, and being “good enough”—not flawless.

Many of us long for perfect adult friendships. But real connection is built on consistency, vulnerability, and being “good enough”—not flawless.

Appetite
Quieting the Food Noise

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on March 24, 2025

Struggling with constant thoughts about food? Learn how to quiet the “food noise,” reconnect with your body, and find peace in your relationship with eating.

Struggling with constant thoughts about food? Learn how to quiet the “food noise,” reconnect with your body, and find peace in your relationship with eating.

Depression
Coping With Post-Holiday Blues

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on December 23, 2024

A post-holiday let-down is a normal response to the transition from a festive season to the grind of everyday life. Learn practical strategies to help you cope.

A post-holiday let-down is a normal response to the transition from a festive season to the grind of everyday life. Learn practical strategies to help you cope.

Depression
Help for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on December 19, 2024

SAD is more than just feeling “down” in gloomy weather. It’s a diagnosable condition that impacts functioning. Coping can be challenging, but there are solutions.

SAD is more than just feeling “down” in gloomy weather. It’s a diagnosable condition that impacts functioning. Coping can be challenging, but there are solutions.

Growth Mindset
A Fresh Start for Mind, Body, and Soul

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on December 18, 2024

A new year is a time to reimagine the life you want. Instead of focusing on big goals that can overwhelm you, consider focusing on smaller, consistent actions.

A new year is a time to reimagine the life you want. Instead of focusing on big goals that can overwhelm you, consider focusing on smaller, consistent actions.

Narcissism
Back to School With a Narcissistic Co-Parent

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on August 20, 2024

Narcissists often need control and have a lack of empathy. This can make co-parenting particularly difficult, especially during the beginning of a school year.

Narcissists often need control and have a lack of empathy. This can make co-parenting particularly difficult, especially during the beginning of a school year.

Sport and Competition
The Psychology of Competitiveness

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on August 1, 2024

Competitiveness is a genetic and environmental trait. Here, we explore its origins, the factors that influence it, and how it affects us in different areas.

Competitiveness is a genetic and environmental trait. Here, we explore its origins, the factors that influence it, and how it affects us in different areas.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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