The Real Reason We Talk About Narcissism

Plus how to relieve your quaran-tension. [View this email in your browser]( Welcome to your weekly mental health break. Keeping you updated on all things psychology, relationship & mental-health related. [The Real Reason We Talk About Narcissism]( Why do narcissism survivors talk about it so much? To outsiders, it may look like a pity party. [Awaiting the Results of My Test]( "I’m presumptive positive for COVID-19 and in isolation." [Ease Your Quaran-tension by Connecting to Nature]( You can connect to the natural world, no matter where you live! [The 3 M's of Recovering from Anything]( Looking to expedite recovery? These three M's of meditation can light your path. [In Memory of a Toxic Mother]( This poem is dedicated to all the sons and daughters who just want to be loved by their mothers. News & Views [Many Kids with Autism Had Sleep Problems as Infants]( In a new study, young children who were diagnosed with autism were more likely to have had difficulty falling asleep as infants. 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