Narcissism is a term we can associate with self-centeredness, an inflated sense of ego, a sense of grandiose, and a surprising lack of empathy. However, not all types of narcissism fit into this description. One of such types is communal narcissism. Communal narcissism is a lesser-known type of narcissism, but as impactful as other variants of narcissistic behavior. Unlike the more common narcissistic behavior aka grandiose narcissistic personality who seek admiration and validation with their achievements, communal narcissists get their calmsage

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This disorder can impact your daily life, along with mental, emotional, and physical health. Understanding how PTSD develops in stages can help you and your loved ones living with it cope effectively with its symptoms. For you and your loved one’s healing, understanding these PTSD stages can be important. PTSD can be experienced by anyone who have witnessed a traumatic calmsage

Are you in a constant tug of war with your child in the YES-NO argument? Don’t worry you are not alone in experiencing this classic and probably the long-lasting parent-child conflict. Every parent you know is constantly trying to get the child in agreement with their decisions of YES and NO. I have seen the same happening in my house. My sister is saying NO to my niece a couple of 100 times throughout the day. Which made me wonder calmsage

Obsessive-compulsive disorder or better known as OCD is a serious mental health condition that can be characterized by persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts – obsessions – and repetitive actions – compulsions. CBT or cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most recommended treatment approaches for OCD among other conditions. This therapy approach offers you strategies to manage their symptoms. In this article, we’re talking about how CBT for OCD works, what techniques can be used to treat OCD, can it be calmsage

Every relationship has its ups and downs and while the initial phase of any relationship often feels exciting, it’s natural for that excitement to fade. The fading excitement can sometimes lead to feelings of boredom. Boredom in a relationship can be quite challenging, often indicating a deeper problem waiting to be addressed. Relationship boredom is a state where you and your partner feel a lack of excitement and interest in the relationship. The boredom you experience can manifest as feeling calmsage

A lot of people on social media and Google asked, “What are the color flags in a relationship?” Well, the answer is quite simple, green flags reflect good signs, red flags reflect toxic signs, yellow signs are gray signs that are not either deal-breakers nor they can be tolerated, pink flags reflect minor areas of concern, and beige flags mean different things depending on circumstances. In today’s blog, we are going to talk about beige flags in relationships. Everyone on calmsage

Grief is an intense emotional response that can impact almost every aspect of our lives, from brain functions to emotional experiences. Grief can be triggered by the loss of a loved one, the end of a long-term relationship, or other major life changes such as moving out of your hometown permanently. While grief is a universal experience, the impact of grief on our mental and cognitive functioning is less discussed. One of the most misrepresented aspects of grief is the calmsage

Do you know there are 66% increased chances of dying within the first three months of a spouse’s death? No, it’s not a myth or just a post that went viral on social media. This research was published in 2014 by the Journal of Public Health stating that partners whose spouses had just died had 66% increased chances of dying. In psychology, the widowhood effect is a phenomenon wherein older people who just lost a spouse have increased chances of calmsage