The Mental Desk
Mental Health & Life Improvement Tips
Of all the people in our lives, our parents should be the people we can rely on the most. Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed to be born to parents who are well-adjusted human beings who have their children’s best interests at heart. In this article, we will teach you how to deal with toxic parents …
A friend of mine recently contacted me in a state of despair. She began by saying, “My husband died and I want him back. He was the love of my life. I lost my best friend. I feel so lost without my husband. How will I ever move on with my life?” When a loved …
Childhood trauma is more common than you might think. It can happen to anyone regardless of age, race or gender. It is the hidden wound that scars a person’s life and prevents them from finding wholeness. It is a condition that affects millions of people around the world and often requires skilled treatment to heal. …
Childhood trauma is a serious problem that can have a lasting impact on an individual’s life. In my experience, many times the effects of childhood trauma are not recognized until adulthood. As a result, those who have experienced childhood trauma may suffer from anxiety and depression. The symptoms of anxiety and depression can lead to …
You may have the feeling that something about you isn’t quite right at times. You have strange reactions to some places, people, or situations that you don’t understand. You’re trying to figure out what happened to make you feel this way. If this describes you, then you should look for signs of repressed childhood trauma …
Whether you are in high school or college, student life can be chaotic at times, with lots of different activities going on. As you likely know, living in shared accommodations is often noisy, and all but impossible to avoid distraction from others. On the other hand, if you live by yourself, you can develop feelings …
An anxiety attack is an intense experience characterized by a rush of fear and nervousness. This feeling can be so overwhelming that it can prevent you from doing normal activities. An attack can last anywhere from minutes to hours, and during it, you may feel like you can’t breathe, have a racing heart, or feel …
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects social interaction and communication. In some cases, people with autism have high-functioning symptoms, which means they have normal intelligence and skills. This article will explore what high-functioning autism is and how it manifests in adults. We will break down the top 10 high-functioning autism symptoms in adults. What …
Toxic parents are those who say and do things that emotionally damage their children. This can be anything from verbal abuse to neglect. Things toxic parents say to their children can cause long-term damage to a child’s mental health, self-esteem, and ability to trust other people. They may also struggle with relationships and intimacy as …
