All articles tagged with #emotionalhealth
A parent questions his wife's reaction to their child's mourning of a goldfish, with her suggesting therapy for the child. An advice columnist recommends that while the reaction may seem exaggerated, seeking play therapy could help the child process her first experience with death and develop emotional skills, which can be beneficial at this age.
A woman who supported her partner through illness and difficult times is left heartbroken when he ends their relationship, citing a need to find himself. Despite her selfless care and commitment, he reveals he loves her as a person but is not in love with her. Annie Lane advises that while the relationship's end is painful, it reflects more on his inability to maintain lasting relationships than on her worth, and she deserves someone who values her loyalty and strength.
Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, a clinical psychologist, outlines signs of growing up with a reactive, emotionally volatile parent, including suppressing one's emotions, being hypervigilant for conflict, gravitating towards similar relationships as adults, struggling with setting boundaries, and the ongoing work required to understand one's own feelings. These characteristics stem from a childhood where the parent's emotional needs dominate, leading to long-term psychological effects that can persist into adulthood.