All posts by Christine Hammond

The Lonely Side of Mothering

by on August 28, 2014

 (Excerpt taken from The Exhausted Woman’s Handbook) When my kids were little, I struggled in a restroom to change one’s diaper while another was screaming and another clung onto my pants. An older woman looked at me with envy and said, “Oh, these are the best years of your life.” I thought she was nuts…. (more…)

The Stress of Anxiety

by on August 26, 2014

(Excerpt taken from The Exhausted Woman’s Handbook) Ziana struggled with worry, anxiety, and panic attacks ever since the accidental car death of her twin brother 7 years ago. Her mind often raced with imagined future accidents, her response, and the ensuing added sadness. Driving on highways was still not possible for her and she was… (more…)

How to Talk to your Narcissistic Boss

by on August 21, 2014

After years of speculation, you have finally come to the realization that your boss is a narcissist.  Since this is not the type of economy where you can just leave your job and expect to get another one quickly, you find yourself stuck and miserable in a job that normally you would like except for… (more…)

Has your Sex Drive Decreased?

by on August 19, 2014

It happens to almost everyone.  You are not interested in having sex as frequently as before. Or the thought of having sex at all is completely unappealing.  Your sex drive seems to be decreasing and you are not sure as to why.  At first, there may not be any logical explanation but looking at some underlying… (more…)

Either Your Spouse Is Paranoid or Everyone Is Out To Get Them

by on August 14, 2014

Do you feel like you are losing your mind?  Are you exhausted from everyday living as you desperately try to figure out every possible negative outcome to keep your spouse from coming unglued?  Are you beginning to believe that you are the problem and everyone else has it all together? If you are married to… (more…)

Stop Having the Same Argument Over and Over with your Spouse

by on August 12, 2014

Do you have the same argument with your spouse over and over?  Can you recite their response even before you begin?  Are you losing interest in even having conversations with them?  This can be the beginning of no communication cumulating in an unhappy marriage or divorce. There is a better way.  It can change.  By listening, looking and… (more…)

How to Stop Being Overwhelmed When Dating

by on August 6, 2014

Dating can be overwhelming.  There is quite a bit of advice about it but not much about preparing yourself to date.  Deciding in advance why to date and what type of person to date, makes decisions easier. Why date.  For some, the purpose of dating is to discover if the person has the potential for becoming… (more…)

Do You Have Unexpected Anxiety Attacks?

by on April 21, 2014

I was in the dentist office watching my daughter have some work done on her teeth when my heart began pounding  and racing. My daughter was fine. She was not in any pain as the dentist and assistant were very polite and the environment was extremely friendly. But I felt like I was losing it…. (more…)

Understanding Histrionic Personality Disorder

by on October 3, 2013

The word “histrionic” is defined as overly dramatic or emotional but the personality disorder includes overly sexual or provocative behavior. Interestingly enough a histrionic will see themselves as very sexual even when they are not sexually appealing or physically attractive. It is almost as if they have rose colored glasses on when they look in… (more…)

Understanding Depressive Personality Trait

by on September 30, 2013

Depressive Personality (DP) is not the same thing as depression.  The two can look the same as the symptoms are similar.  The major difference is that a DP person can also have depression but a person with depression is not necessarily DP. One type of depression is situational such as grieving the loss of a… (more…)

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