I Can Feel Myself Shutting Down

When I feel this way, when my emotional state begins to build and build, and I'm emotionally overwhelmed by every extra, added bit of chaos, I shut down.

As the spouse of a narcissist, I want to educate people about narcissistic emotional abuse so that they might never fall prey or feel my pain.

I often talk about how your intimate relationship is either feeding you or draining you. That more than any other part of your life, it has the power to uplift, or it sucks all the life out of you. People often overlook the barometer of the state of their relationship and its impact on everything from financial […]

Narcissist stonewalling is an abusive and manipulative behavior that leaves victims feeling powerless, confused, and emotionally drained. It's important to recognize this form of psychological manipulation for what it is - an attempt to control and dominate through silence and withdrawal.

This is a short story about my life and what I went through recently. I have a lot more to tell about things in my life but I guess I will start here. if you are going through the same thing I am going through, tell me how You have gotten over it. I have 2 beautiful babies who don't need to see me cry.

The key to a balanced life is to include a regular "Do-Nothing" Day - a space of time to chill out and step away from the busyness of the world.

Spending time with our family and friends should be an occasion that fills us with joy and happiness, but unfortunately, the reality can sometimes be completely opposite. Grabbing a coffee with your high school friend or even visiting certain relatives can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or drained. If you ever wondered why that is and what you should do in those situations, we are here to help.5-Minute Crafts prepared this article so you can learn how to recognize and deal with energy vampires.

What does homeschool burnout feel like? How can you overcome homeschool burnout? Homeschool burnout can hit at any time and in any season.

There’s a huge difference between a healthy debate and gaslighting. The distinction boils down to respect. Gaslighting is when someone tries to manipulate you into questioning your own reality, all […] More

I feel personally attacked more than most people do. The sharp tips of criticism gut me open. Even the anticipation of rejection can paralyze me. And when it does, I’m tough to live with, tough to calm, tough to help. Here is how Rejection Sensitivity challenges my most important relationships, and what helps us heal.

Spending time with our family and friends should be an occasion that fills us with joy and happiness, but unfortunately, the reality can sometimes be completely opposite. Grabbing a coffee with your high school friend or even visiting certain relatives can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or drained. If you ever wondered why that is and what you should do in those situations, we are here to help.5-Minute Crafts prepared this article so you can learn how to recognize and deal with energy vampires.

Going no contact with a narcissist is one of the hardest and most painful things I've ever done in m