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The official diagnostic definition of narcissism describes an individual with impairments to self-direction, intimacy, identity, and empathy. It also says that a narcissist is dependent on others for self-esteem and validation and has a grandiose sense of self. In Narcissistic Relationships: Strategies to Emotionally Detach, Steps to End the Relationship, and Coping Mechanisms to Help You Stay Away, we are going to start by looking at nine specific signs that you are in a relationship with a narcissist and conclude by looking at resources for online therapy, among other things.

There is so much the horse world has to offer, and the more you learn about them the more you will want to know. If you have found interest in this audiobook, you likely already have some or a lot of knowledge about horses. However, no matter how much you think you know, there is always something more to learn. This book does a wonderful job of gathering a wealth of information and presenting it in a way that is both easy to understand and fun to learn at the same time.

Eating disorders are serious physical and emotional problems that can have life-threatening consequences for both females and males. Eating disorders include extreme attitudes, emotions, and behaviors surrounding food issues and weight. An eating disorder is no joke and must not be kept on the down low.

Has your child received an official diagnosis of ADHD? Or are you starting to recognize some of the top signs of ADHD in children such as inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity? Either way, look no further—this is the audiobook for you. Parenting the ADHD Child: 113 Tips and Tricks for Raising a Child with ADHD is divided up into three different sections. As you can see, this audiobook is filled with not only excellent information for parents about ADHD in children but also tips and tricks in a wide variety of different categories.

Walking away allows you to prioritize yourself, giving you the opportunity to rediscover what fulfills you outside the relationship, ensuring that your needs are met regardless of his response. Prioritizing your own happiness and emotional well-being is essential, and sometimes that means shifting your focus away from the relationship and toward the things in life that bring you joy, fulfillment, and personal growth.

Gaslighting and narcissism go hand in hand, as most narcissists use gaslighting as a form of abuse. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to diffuse confusion and self-doubt in the victim’s mind. By distorting reality and forcing the victim to question their own judgment, gaslighters are typically seeking to gain control and power over the other person

In the complex landscape of love and relationships, knowing when to stay and when to part ways can be an emotionally fraught decision. 201 Signs He Wants to End Your Relationship offers a compassionate guide to recognizing the signs that a relationship may be coming to an end and navigating the painful process of letting go. Structured to bring clarity and understanding, this book delves deep into the nuanced dynamics of relationships.

Special needs is an umbrella term that is used for a wide variety of diagnoses, from those that are relatively mild to those that are profound and from those that resolve quickly to those that are challenging for life. Special needs children may have developmental issues, medical issues, behavior issues, mental health issues, or learning issues. Special needs parents, out of necessity, are often more compassionate, resilient, flexible, and even stubborn than other parents.

Self-love is a state of appreciation for yourself that grows from your actions. It supports your psychological, physical, and spiritual growth. So what do positive affirmations have to do with self-love? Positive affirmations are declarations that, when used right, can shift your negative thinking to positive thinking, and can actually produce productive thoughts. This audiobook has over 620 affirmations for self-love that will help those who are wanting to have a healthier, happier relationship with themselves. If wish you to combat your negative thought patterns, look no further!

Dogs have been considered man’s best friend for over 12,000 years. In fact, the dog was actually the first animal to be domesticated and kept as a pet! There are hundreds of different breeds, which have been used for hunting, literary muses, sports, and, most of all, companionship. Needless to say, there is so much to learn about our canine companions.

Many people often use the terms “ape” and “monkey” interchangeably. In fact, many people will also refer to apes as monkeys and likewise refer to monkeys as apes. While it is important to note that apes and monkeys are both considered primates, they have many definite differences. The easiest and quickest way to tell monkeys and apes apart is by looking for a tail. Most monkeys have tails, while all apes do not have tails. Apes tend to live longer than monkeys, and they are also normally larger than monkeys.

Cats are also just as intelligent, if not even more intelligent than dogs are. I'm not going to lie, I have always been "team dog" over "team cat"...but, after researching cats to write this audiobook, I may have just changed my mind. They are truly an incredible species. And, there are so many different kinds! From domesticated pet cats to stray cats, and from feral cats to big, wild cats, it's almost amazing that they are all even considered to be in the same family.

Out of all of the animals living in the water, dolphins are considered to be one of the smartest. Dolphins are known as aquatic mammals, meaning they are warm-blooded animals that live partly or entirely in water. Since they live in the ocean, they are also considered to be marine mammals. While dolphins are found in several different colors, the majority of them are grey with a dark-colored back and a white belly. Different breeds of dolphins are found to be black and white, and even on rare occasions, you can find pink dolphins like the ones that live in the Amazon river.

Being gaslit can make you question your core beliefs and completely lose self-confidence, motives, judgments, or memories. That confusion is what causes you to be led astray as you look to others for help. If you are interested in this book, you likely know someone whom you fear is being gaslit, or maybe even you yourself are fearing you are being gaslit. In this book, we will look at exactly what is meant by the term gaslighting, and different strategies and coping mechanisms for when this is actually happening to you or a loved one.

Positive affirmations are defined as: statements that affirm something to be true, or positive phrases that a person repeats to themselves to describe how or who they want. Affirmations can help in so many different areas of life, it’s truly amazing. Affirmations can also be used to increase your awareness of your positive attributes and reinforce your confidence in yourself.

Nobody grows up hoping to become divorced one day. It’s not something either party dreams of when they prepare to walk down the aisle. But the honeymoon phase always ends. What we know as our life can change in the blink of an eye. Things can be going smoothly, and just as we want them to, when out of nowhere we get news that shatters our world as we know it.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which an individual spends a lot of time worrying about perceived flaws or defects in their appearance. However, these flaws are either minor or cannot be seen by others at all. Regardless, the individual may feel so ashamed, anxious, and embarrassed by these perceived flaws or defects that they will try to avoid specific social interactions or situations.

Co-parenting occurs after a divorce when both parents continue to jointly participate in their children’s upbringing. Co-parenting will require a great amount of interaction between both parents. You must be fully committed to maintaining civility and setting aside your differences with your co-parent for the greater good of your children in order to have a healthy co-parenting relationship.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes changes in an individual’s energy, behavior, sleep, judgment, mood, and ability to function. Individuals with bipolar disorder experience intense mood episodes that can include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When an individual’s mood shifts to mania or hypomania, they may feel full of energy, euphoric, and unusually irritable. However, when an individual becomes depressed, they often feel hopeless and sad and most often lose interest or pleasure in all activities.

Our culture today seems to encourage an obsession with our appearance and low body weight, and a lot of that is thanks to the media. Eating disorders are, quite frankly, problems with the way a person eats. They can harm a person’s emotions, health, and even relationships. There are four main types of eating disorders in children and teens, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Eating disorders often go overlooked in children and teens, but if left untreated, they can end up being deadly.