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Understanding the role of anxiety in your story By: Megan Brewer, IMH People often talk about anxiety as an isolated thing that plagues our thoughts and lives. Many wish they could just be rid of it in a hurry, like recovering from a cold or the flu. But anxiety is much more complex than its being a singular issue that simply needs to be eliminated. Part of the reason for this is that anxiety, when it is operating as it was designed, is necessary for us to survive in the world. A normal amount of anxiety is required for protective action when we, those we love, or things we care about are in danger. But when anxiety becomes overactive and reactive in ways that seem out of proportion for the situation, it is important for us to start being curious rather than to just seek to eliminate it. This is because anxiety is always present for a reason, whether it makes sense to us or not. In order to discern the cause of anxiety, it can be helpful to think of its role in yo

By Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC  It wasn’t until counseling that Tim realized he was married to a narcissist. Again. And unfortunately, again. The narcissism in his first wife was obvious. Her obsession with power and control of his life and money alienated her from their kids. His second wife was so preoccupied with her appearance that he lost track with the number of plastic surgeries she had. And wife number three was on a six-month silent treatment streak with him. Tim was a successful entrepreneur having started four companies, all of which continued to function well. While he was able to see narcissism in his employees and use to his advantage, somehow, he missed this ability in his personal life. Now with divorce number three on the horizon, Tim decided that it was time to figure out why. Looking back over his marriages, Tim began to see similarities in how the relationship started, when the balance of power shifted, and what caused him to stay. His ego was bo