The Mental Desk
Mental Health & Life Improvement Tips
Last updated on February 18th, 2023 at 07:15 amI get a lot of readers emailing me saying, “I can’t find a therapist I like“. Many folks begin their search for a therapist on websites for health insurance, but they discover that a lot of the information is obsolete and unreliable. Less than one-third of those who get …
People avoid the topics they need to talk about the most for a variety of reasons. When people admit they are having an affair or yell at their kids, for example, they sometimes worry that the therapist will have an unfavorable opinion of them. They can also find the situation embarrassing (anything involving sex). They …
Last updated on July 21st, 2022 at 03:37 pmUnfortunately, we are not taught how to discern when a therapist isn’t a good fit for us. You likely don’t know how to tell if your therapist doesn’t like you. A great therapist who gets you can completely change your life. However, dealing with the wrong therapist might …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 10:07 amIn the United States, there is now a new option for people who are in need of crisis assistance to get it. They can now just dial or text the numbers 9-8-8, which is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. So, what is 988 Mental Health Hotline? The new …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 10:05 amThe act of constantly trying to convert someone with a new set of beliefs is known as brainwashing. It’s useful to consider identity when discussing brainwashing. A person who has been brainwashed gives up their previous identity and adopts a new one. But is there a way …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 10:02 amI imagine that quite a few people are undoubtedly wondering, “Why do I miss my therapist so much between sessions?” Or perhaps, their therapist has relocated, been referred out, or done something else to discontinue the relationship, leaving them with a profound sense of sadness that they …
Last updated on March 14th, 2023 at 06:09 amWhen was the last time you laughed? Do you find yourself thinking, “I don’t laugh anymore.” For many people, laughter has become a rarity. To them, nothing is funny anymore. They just can’t laugh anymore. For them, life is just too hard and too serious. We go …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 09:58 amWhen a woman has abandonment issues, she may feel like she’s not loved or valued. She may also feel like she doesn’t fit in and that no one will ever want her. This can lead to a feeling of loneliness and isolation. Abandonment issues can be caused …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 09:57 amBeing raised by an emotionally immature parent can be challenging, distressing, and isolating. Lack of emotional ties to other people is the root cause of emotional loneliness. It frequently starts with our parents when we are young. Parents who lack emotional maturity can appear and behave properly. …
Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 03:44 amNarcissistic abuse is a form of psychological abuse in which one person dominates and abuses another for their own personal gain. This can take the form of verbal insults, control over finances, isolation from friends and family, and even physical violence. Many victims of narcissistic abuse feel …
