professionals

I am trapped in a cycle of trauma, fawning, and complete emotional dependency: How do I survive when my past won't let me breathe? — **TL;DR:** I survived a horrific childhood witnessing my mother’s repeated sexual assault and suffered years of severe bullying. Today, I’m struggling with AuDHD, Bipolar, BPD, and what I suspect is s…

A Procedural Update for the Continued Health of Our Subreddit. — Hey everyone on r/NarcissisticAbuse.  We get it, we really do– the U.S. political situation right now is a bloody mess with further escalation, rather than some kind of stability, on the horizon.  W…

Need an advise for my website — Hi there, I need your help because I’m struggling to get a higher ranking on Google for my website. I’m a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, and I have been working in a small city near Milan, Italy.si…

Identifying website visitors (companies) tool recommendations for a trade publication — Hi guys! I have some potential freelance business for a trade publication in the design space (architecture, interiors, landscape, urban planning topics) and I was originally trying to pitch SEO, re…

How do you generate qualified leads for a cohort-based course? — Hey everyone! 👋 I run a live, cohort-based masterclass on advanced Midjourney prompt engineering and am in the process of ramping up my lead-gen funnel for the next cohort. So far, I’ve Explored: *…

Voice-to-text recs for sales professionals — Happy Monday killers! Hope everyone's crushing their quota this quarter. So, I've been in sales for about 5 years now, mostly SDR roles, and I'm starting to feel it. My wrists are *screaming*. All th…

Marketing Digest: Google tests new AI mode outside Labs along with more features, ChatGPT introduces shopping features with personalized product recommendations, Google confirms search signals used to train Gemini AI — Hey guys! A new week means a fresh batch of marketing insights. Google’s keeping us on our toes as usual, and AI is busy finding new ways to take over the digital space. Let’s read: **SERP features /…

Should I hide my plugins in WordPress for safety? And how? — Hey folks, I've been thinking about WordPress security lately and came across this question: **Should I hide the plugins I'm using on my WordPress site to improve safety?** I’m not talking about u…

Depression and self harm needs to be discussed with professionals. — I cannot stress this enough. Please do not use suicide coded language or express intent or desire to self harm in this subreddit. These are issues that need to be addressed by trained professionals. M…

Therapist ethics — Should a therapist hold a public, personal video blog and use it to vent about clients, even though names are removed? This seems extremely unethical to me and very unprofessional, disrespectful, jud…

Should I continue attending therapy? — Trying to keep this as short as I can, I apologize. I hope it's coherent. Basically, I've been seeing therapists for years, but my mental health grows increasingly worse, to the point that I now firm…

My psychotherapist gave me an AI-generated workbook, and I’m unsure how to proceed. — I (28F) am no stranger to therapy. I’ve been receiving mental health treatment since youth and met many different professionals, some good, some not so much. I’ve been seeing my current therapist for …

Why don’t I relate to being a Capricorn when I have so many placements? — From what I read about capricorns they’re perceived as being traditionalists, hard-working, money-minded, serious, masters of self-control, professionals and leaders, valuing the material world etc. …

Opinion on Remy Zee as asian men ?? — Hey fellow asian men of reddit, i come across the channel of Remy Zee, mostly he plays two stereotypical asian characters, one LingLong, a FOB chinese tech professionals and another as asian dad, i kn…

Is a virginity check S*xual a$$ault? — my mom performed a virginity check on me when I was five after seeing me masturbating. she forced me on the bed, took off my pants and did it. professionals either don't say whether it is or isn't or …

My story of confusion - need advice — In early 2024, I met a woman from another country, and we embarked on a long-distance relationship that initially felt like a rare, once-in-a-lifetime connection. For the first two months, we were in …

Couples therapy, left on the low — I need some advice from licensed professionals. I am having personal therapy today and I’ll ask her as well but I just need to get this out into the void and see where the ethics land. Last night my…

Fully anonymous therapy — is there a form of therapy where the client is anonymous? I suppose it may affect the therapist's effectiveness but I don't care. I feel as though this will make the experience better and just easier …

This doesn’t make sense to me — I posted a few months ago about how a man at my gym asked me for my number, and I couldn’t give it to him then because my divorce wasn’t final. Well, come to find out that the man who asked me for my …

MY answer for ppl's telepathic and psychic abilities in general, stay with me now. — I and many others believe that all humans or living things are interconnected in the higher "soul' realm or whatever. I basically believe that we are parts of the collective conciousness, the all know…

Bless Another—Bless Yourself — Hi everyone, So today I'd like to talk about a nice situation I manifested for someone else. **Context** For a long time, my mom's husband has tried to build his own business and also to purchase o…

You’re not stuck. You’re hiding in “motion.” — **Motion ≠ Progress.** Motion feels productive. It’s safe. It lets you stay busy without ever being judged by reality. * Researching the perfect workout plan * Watching videos about discipline * Pla…

I wish I was 'normal' [mentions of neglect] — Couldn't figure out how to add a spoiler tag, but trigger warning in the flair and title. Whenever I bring this up to other people, or in therapy, they always say the same thing. There is no 'normal'…

Ideas on how to get my parent to go to a therapist? — So living with my parent as the only other person in the house regularly has made me realize just how much they need to seek out therapy. They’re super anxious and it’s hard not to feel it when around…

Support needed. Last year at this time I had a crisis and ended up being victimised multiple times — ​ Last year between April and May I had a crisis and I started breaking away from abuse (reiterated s.abuse). When you try to break free from abuse, a lot of things can happen, but I never tho…

I give up. — I'm a late diagnosed Autistic. I grew up with an extremely abusive mother, (and family). She mentally, emotionally, and medically abused me. She controlled me, stalked me, ect. I had no idea how every…

Advice marriage — I have been married 6 years , I found out my husband was addicted to meth about 3 years ago . We are both professionals and have good jobs , however he randomly disappears for a 3 day weekend where I …

how come (certain) people react aggressively to suicide, and suicidal thoughts? — I started thinking about suicide when I was 12. I'm 21 now. One of the first things I heard was that I was being "selfish" and "stupid". My grandmother was dying back in 2016, her brother found out ab…

16f- trapped in an “RV” of trauma and chronic pain.need advice on surving systematic failure. — **Body:** I’m 16, and I feel like I’m living in a "survival thriller" novel, but nobody believes the protagonist. I have **hEDS**, **POTS**, **Autism**, and **ADHD**. Right now, I’m in 10/10 physical…

Find advice — I am 16 years old and currently struggling with a lot of physical and emotional layers. I have **hEDS**, **POTS**, **Autism**, and **ADHD**. I am currently in a lot of physical pain, but my home envir…

Does anyone's parents have unreasonable paranoia and distrust of other people and their intentions? — High levels of paranoia and distrust are something anyone can have, but I'll type anyways. When I overhear my parents talking with loved ones on the phone and just hear them talk to me, I notice that …

Answer my questions, please🙏👇 — Greetings everyone. I'm currently putting together a script for my first shifting and I have some questions I want to ask experienced professionals in this matter. The questions are as follows: 1. Is…

Seeking some advice — Hello! I have some situations in my life that I want to discuss (this is extremely personal and it is difficult to bring them up but I will try my best). Get ready for a loooooong read. I am a highs…

I am in burnout and all I wish is that I had a family who loved me — It would take a lot to tell my whole story but I will try to be concise. I have Complex PTSD, from a extremely difficult childhood. I have a family that I am not close to, even though that is the on…

My parents love me and I feel bad every time I think about emotional neglect. — I was emotionally neglected as a minor, I felt unseen, ignored etc. while I have all the characteristics of emotional neglect, and I have been told the same by many professionals, I can’t help but fee…

My parents love me and I feel bad every time I think about emotional neglect. — I was emotionally neglected as a minor, I felt unseen, ignored etc. while I have all the characteristics of emotional neglect, and I have been told the same by many professionals, I can’t help but fee…

F30 F30 I feel I owe a lot to her but she's crossing my boundaries — We've been friends since childhood, life has taken us on two different paths TLDR my mentor has started openly disagreeing with me in comments on public forums, since learning from her I've been ta…

Partner wants a neat, easy separation so I can “shape up” — At some point my partner realized that I would never change. That I would likely always struggle to be “high functioning”. We’ve been together for 25 years. Married for 15. We took in my some of my pa…

I am trapped in a cycle of trauma, fawning, and complete emotional dependency: How do I survive when my past won't let me breathe? — **TL;DR:** I survived a horrific childhood witnessing my mother’s repeated sexual assault and suffered years of severe bullying. Today, I’m struggling with AuDHD, Bipolar, BPD, and what I suspect is s…

Advice on the difference between therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist? — Hi! I'm going to start therapy soon, but I'm wondering the difference between therapist, psychologists, and psychiatrists? I've seen only counselor so far but it was not the greatest session. To clari…

I left my therapist -- was I right to walk away? — I need a reality check. I terminated with my therapist recently and I'm still spinning about whether I did the right thing or if I'm just "treatment-resistant" and self-sabotaging. I have a history o…

A Good Therapist Is One In A Trillion — We gloss over mental health professionals role of stabilizing our environments daily. I believe they are the unsung heroes on the front lines of the fight against narcissistic abuse and the aftermath …

Does anyone else get triggered when someone tells you to go get a job??? — It's a bit silly, but I just had a meltdown/panic attack after one friend and another anonymous user (not-on-Reddit btw) told me to go get a job, when I complained about not having money. \*\*Like yea…

FAQ on emotional neglect - For anyone new to the subreddit or looking to better understand the fundamentals — **What is emotional neglect?** In one's childhood, a lack of: everyday caring, non-intrusive and engaged curiosity from parents (or whoever your primary caregivers were, if not your biological parent…

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I can link you alot of videos of so-called professionals instructing people to abandon their needs and desires to appease an avoidant.

I love this post and appreciate your ferocity in protecting the community and all of us in it. We need to keep this a safe space for us. I receive the occasional DM but usually don't respond because …

I've had an experience with FA about strong and brutal avoidance showing up after getting to intimacy while early dating and him and anti depressants. Like we used to see each other regularly for one…

I err on the side that believing it is what makes it impossible. My mother was DA and now “earned secure” - she was only 17 shy of 18 when I was delivered into the world. She got diagnosed with DID w…

Need some advice on this long shot of a scenario but I guess that’s what Reddit is for 😂. I’ve been a regular at a Run Club, it’s pretty popular, lots of people, mostly young professionals. I’ve bee…

I agree! There's an abundant amount of attachment style information out there but not much that demonstrates secure attachment style. Although this lady is not a psychologist or therapist, I think her…

Threatening to kill herself on your birthday…obviously I don’t know anything else but that’s a classic move of a personality disordered person to ruin a special day like that. Especially if that’s the…

I’m really sorry you’re in this position... but one thing I’d gently caution you about is the “if you need to talk, I’m still there” part. I know it comes from a place of care, but in situations like…

I’m really sorry you’re in this position... but one thing I’d gently caution you about is the “if you need to talk, I’m still there” part. I know it comes from a place of care, but in situations like…

Having the desire to work on it is the first step. I really like reading about this stuff and watching free resources on it. I like Heidi Priebe (who is fearful avoidant), Thais Gibson has some really…

Try meet-up events for professionals thats not business focused but rather to just make connections and see if anything comes from the friendships there? That seems aligned with you and what youre loo…

No one is EVER complete. Humans evolve and change their whole lives. The important part when it comes to dating is that you are working towards personal goals related to your own "issues" like caring …

I do not think “radical honesty” is a secure way of communicating and more often gets used as a way to have an excuse for being a jerk. It’s not just about honesty it’s about understanding what’s goin…

Please don't misunderstand. At no point did I say things have to be perfect to date. That's obviously an absurd position. Instead, I'm pointing out that you're using relationships as a way to try to…

A lot of these narc parents seem to have inflated themselves up so large that they literally believe they have more "power" than professionals do, so they threaten to sue/cause harm because they have …

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I relate to this, I’ve started learning about tactics professionals use for deprogramming people who have been in cults. I have trauma that started pre-verbal and have found this to be really helpful …

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Honestly despite many professionals and friends telling me I was a victim of abuse etc and it wasn’t my fault I still fully blame myself and feel so confused. i don’t know if I’m a terrible person or …

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I disagree. I really struggle to be able to afford access to therapy but it’s worth it for me. These professionals have student debt to pay off on top of continuing education, license fees, and a lot …

I agree with most of the things you said, although I don’t believe this was serotonin syndrome. OP described experiencing joy and happiness for over a month and no other symptoms. Serotonin syndrome c…

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Hi! Thank you for sharing! This might seem lazy but the information in these links I feel could validate and clarify what you are experiencing. First, the narcissist professor Sam Vaknin who gives…

I was late diagnosed in the US some years ago before self deporting back to Canada last year, and I have been looking to get my diagnosis and test results validated in Canada. It appears to me that t…

This is abuse, OP. Specifically [psychological abuse](https://share.google/IjeJYWyAuU5ow3rF3) and [emotional abuse](https://www.thehotline.org/resources/what-is-emotional-abuse/). Not all abuse is p…

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He's trying to make you feel bad, does he do this about other things. You have a healthy weight, your physically active. Do you eat sugar - yes - we all do. Does this mean you'll become diabetic bot …

That is the best reminder for high functioning masked late dx's of any kind of neurodivergent basis with an adult burnout, for persons in that situation it’s fracking ESSENTIAL. They are more like C…

I would suggest you seek out community support from places like r/dementia or local support groups so you can find and take advantage of services that might be available to you and other people who ar…

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Something I haven’t seen is the mention of long covid. Even if she was asymptomatic or this started long after a covid infection, this could still be the case. If all else fails for everything else …