What It's Like to Live with Chronic Shame

Plus the dark neuroscience behind falling in love. [View this email in your browser]( Welcome to your weekly mental health break. Keeping you updated on all things psychology, relationship & mental-health related. [What It’s Like to Live with Chronic Shame]( Toxic shame is a complex, complicated issue that corrodes the person from the inside and can affect all areas of their life. [2 Common Mistakes Men Make In Relationships]( If you see yourself or your partner in any of these generalizations, make a few shifts and you will see a big change for the better. [Pity the Narcissist’s Poor Golden Child?]( They may be the favorite child, but at what price? [The Dark Neuroscience Behind Falling in Love: What You Need to Know]( In unhealthy dynamics, ‘falling’ in love resembles more of a slow and agonizing burn. [When the Need for Control Gets Out of Hand]( Here are some signs that our internal “controller” has taken over and may be impacting our lives in less than optimum ways. News & Views [Common Fungus Can Lead to Brain Infection, Memory Problems]( A new study finds that a common yeast can cross the blood-brain barrier and trigger an inflammatory response. [Social Judgments Reveal Gap Between Our Morals and Who We Really Are]( When it comes to making judgments, we often make the same type of judgments that we so harshly criticize in others. [January Abstinence from Alcohol Can Be Beneficial]( The simple act of taking a month off from alcohol seems to help people drink less in the long term. [Parenting Practices Influence Development of Antisocial Behaviors in Children]( Less parental warmth and more harshness in the home can affect aggressive trait development among children. [Opioids Linked to Doubling of Overdoses Since 2000]( The rise in overdose death rates over the past two decades parallels the rise in opioid painkiller prescriptions. World of Psychology [7 Tips to Stay Focused and Achieve Peace of Mind]( Some people mistakenly believe that peace of mind is something that you only experience when things in your life are trouble-free. [6 Life Lessons I Learned Last Year]( She fumbled, got lost, confronted demons... and came away with a set of invaluable life lessons. [Why Therapy Didn’t Work for Me]( "My therapy experiences are funny in retrospect, but looking back I see a few warning signs I shouldn’t have ignored." [15 Simple Ways to Simplify Your Life]( At its core, simplifying is making more time for the things that truly matter to us. [Addicted to Sugar: The Other White Powder]( The notion that food could derail a person the way as hard drugs or booze sounds extreme... Best of Our Blogs [Breakups and the New Year: 7 Reasons Couples Breakup]( (Relationship Corner) - It is not unusual for couples to end a relationship at the end of the year as many perceive the start of the new year as a fresh start. [Siblings’ Vastly Different Experiences and Memories from Growing up in the Same Family]( (Full Heart, Empty Arms) - Siblings’ different impressions of the same family can cause great rifts in the family. [Behavior Hangover: Why Kids Suck After Christmas Break]( (Childhood Behavior Concerns) - Will these sweet little gremlins covered in stickiness and grime ever go away? [9 Tips for Breaking Out of a Rut]( (World of Psychology) - Because there are so many reasons behind ruts, it’s important to explore where yours might originate from. [Instead of a Resolution, Try Making a Micro-Change]( (Happily Imperfect) - Self-improvement is a good thing, but we need to set ourselves up for success. Your Weekly Mental Health Break Feel free to forward to a friend or share on social media! Need to update your newsletter preferences? [Update your profile here]( We love to hear from you! 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