In fulfilling relationships, it’s natural to want our loved ones to change. We often recognize their potential and believe that if they adjusted certain behaviors, things would improve. But this mindset can lead to frustration and disappointment, because we ultimately cannot control others. The key to fulfilling relationships lies in focusing on what we can … Read more
Going no contact with parents isn’t a decision anyone makes lightly. Yet when someone chooses this path to escape abusive or toxic family dynamics, they’re often met with judgment, disbelief, and harsh criticism. Society tends to view these decisions as impulsive, selfish, or evidence that someone hasn’t tried hard enough. The reality is far more … Read more
A new study published in the Journal of Health Psychology looked at weight stigma and bariatric surgery. “In this longitudinal study, we investigated the association between weight stigma and mental health (depression and anxiety symptoms), dysregulated eating (binge eating and other disordered eating), and body mass index (BMI) before and after metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS),” study author … Read more