Best of Our Blogs: October 27, 2017

As part of my emotional and physical health I’ve drastically cut out processed foods, which includes sweets. For most of my life, sugary treats were an emotional salve. It was a socially acceptable way to deal with pain and upset. After facing health challenges in my thirties, I had to make a decision-was I going to continue on this path of junk food and possibly cut my life short or find healthier ways to cope? Since the birth of my children, I’ve radically change my view on food. I see it now as a form of medication, a healing way to “treat” my body and mind. This weekend marks the beginning of the holiday season. If you’re participating in the sugary festivities this year, psychologist and mindful eating expert Dr Susan Albers says eating dark chocolate daily, snacking on yogurt and pumpkin seeds, and adding coconut oil or cinnamon to chocolate are great ways to prevent overconsumption during Halloween. Working on your emotional stuff, however, is a direct  way to address the root of your problems so read our top posts before you head out to those weekend activities. Are You a Narcissist? (The Impact of Sex Addiction) – Do you mistrust psychotherapy? Are you alarmed when you make a mistake? If you answered yes, you might be a narcissist. Finish the rest of this self-test to find out. How Childhood Abuse Becomes Self-Abuse (Psychology of Self) – This is the reason why you struggle with self-harm, self-sacrifice, aggressive behavior...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs