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How can you spot a pathological liar? Ever wondered if someone’s lies go beyond the occasional white fib? Let’s dive into the world of pathological lying – a behavior that’s more than just dishonesty. Clinically, pathological lying (also known as pseudologia fantastica or mythomania) is defined as a persistent, pervasive, and often compulsive pattern of excessive lying that causes significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of life. It leads to marked distress, poses risks to oneself or others, and lasts longer than six months. Unlike everyday lies told for gain or to avoid trouble, these are habitual, elaborate falsehoods without clear motive – the liar might even believe them or mix truth with fantasy. It’s not a standalone diagnosis in the DSM-5 but often links to personality disorders like narcissism or antisocial traits. Experts note it’s disproportionate to any benefit, manifesting over years. Spot it in action? Here are two everyday examples: 1 The Chronic Storyteller at Work: Imagine a colleague who constantly fabricates grand tales about their weekend adventures – claiming they partied with celebrities or climbed mountains – even when no one’s asking. These lies pile up, erode trust, and isolate them, but they can’t stop, despite the fallout. 2 The Family Fabricator: Think of a relative who invents health crises or dramatic family secrets to garner sympathy and attention. They might say they’re battling a rare illness (when healthy) or accuse others falsely, creating chaos without remorse or reason. If this sounds familiar, set boundaries and encourage professional help – therapy can uncover roots like low self-esteem. Knowledge is power! #MentalHealthAwareness #PathologicalLying #TruthMatters #itsnotyou #malignantnarcissistproblems

One thing about addiction that people who have never experienced it often misunderstand is just how easy it is to slip into it. And if you’ve never been through it yourself, it’s really hard to grasp how quickly things can get out of control. A big part of the reason is that when someone is in the early stages of addiction, it rarely gets taken seriously. People laugh with you, call you the life of the party, say you’re just blowing off steam or going through a rough patch. Even the people who might quietly think, “this person is really a mess right now,” often don’t say anything. No one intervenes, no one pushes back, and the behavior just keeps getting normalized. Before you know it, what started as something casual or temporary becomes a pattern. And because everyone around you treated it like it wasn’t a big deal, it becomes very easy to stay in it longer than you ever intended. And just to be clear, this isn’t about blaming other people or saying anyone else is responsible for someone’s addiction. That’s not the point. The point is simply that addiction can creep in quietly, and it’s often much easier to get caught up in than people like to believe. So when people say “that could never happen to me,” I truly hope that’s the case. But the reality is that it’s not as far away from anyone as we sometimes think.

Most people don’t struggle because they lack strength. They struggle because they’ve been strong for too long without being supported. The mind can endure a lot, but it still needs moments of safety to reset. If things feel heavy lately, it’s not a flaw it’s a signal asking for care, not criticism. #life #love #laugh #start #today #fyp #healing #motivation #daily #reminder #grind #news #newsbreak #WorkoutTips

Death of yourself

Yes the struggles are real so don’t know what my future holds cause most of the time I wish I wasn’t here, when you really go through something that changes everything about you your just lost like a part of you has dyed the fire 🔥 you once had is gone !! #TheStruggleIsReal

If you feel tired in ways rest doesn’t fix, it might be because you’ve been living out of alignment with your own needs. That exhaustion isn’t weakness, it’s feedback. Listen to it before it turns into resentment. #life #love #laugh #start #today #fyp #healing #motivation #daily #reminder #grind #news #newsbreak #workout

If you’re still here after everything that tried to break you, understand something, resilience isn’t loud. It’s stubborn. It’s quiet commitment. It’s waking up and choosing not to let yesterday define today. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to refuse to quit on yourself. #life #love #laugh #start #today #fyp #healing #motivation #daily #reminder #grind #news #newsbreak #workout

My father was diagnosed with brain cancer (glioblastoma) which is the fastest growing cancer known and was given 14 months to live back in 2011. He is still alive and doing well. His name is Clark Turner and with his wife Carol they have five foster kids that they take care of - also they have raised their granddaughter from birth and she is now 18. Well now I will tell the story when the doctor came into the room and sat at the end of the bed and told my dad the bad news but he didn't get upset, he just calmly sat up and said to the doctor 'I'm not going to die.' He looked at that doctor and said 'I will one day watch my granddaughter walk across the stage at graduation' and she has now graduated. The day she graduated she looked at him and said 'you can't die on me now' and crying he said 'what?' and she then told him 'now you have to walk me down the aisle on my wedding day'. He smiled and said I will be there for that. And he was (pictured) Story by Tonya. Image credit goes to respective owner

The Days When You Just Want to Disappear Some days the world feels too loud, too bright, too much.
You wake up and the first thought isn’t “good morning” — it’s “how do I make myself smaller today?”
You scroll past everyone else’s life looking full and wonder why yours feels like it’s leaking out the bottom.
You answer “how are you?” with “good” while your brain is screaming “I want to vanish.” You cancel plans because showing up would take energy you don’t have.
You stare at texts you can’t reply to because even typing feels like lifting weights.
You lie in bed listening to your heartbeat and think, “If it just stopped for a while, maybe I could breathe.”
Not dramatic. Not suicidal. Just… tired of existing at full volume. The ache isn’t always loud crying.
Sometimes it’s quiet.
A slow fade.
Forgetting to eat.
Forgetting to shower.
Forgetting why you used to care. People say “reach out” like it’s easy.
But reaching out means admitting the fog is winning, and admitting that feels like defeat.
So you stay quiet.
You ghost yourself first.
You become the friend who “got busy” until no one asks anymore. Here’s the part no one says out loud:
Wanting to disappear doesn’t make you broken.
It makes you human in a world that moves too fast for anyone’s nervous system.
It means your soul is begging for a pause button that doesn’t exist. If today (or this week, this month) all you can do is exist—
breathe, blink, keep your heart beating that is still resistance.
That is still fighting.
That is still worth something. You don’t have to sparkle.
You don’t have to perform.
You don’t have to explain the heaviness to anyone who hasn’t carried it. Just stay long enough for the fog to thin.
Even if it’s only an inch at a time.
Even if you have to crawl. One quiet sunrise.
One random song that hits right.
One text that says “thinking of you” and you actually believe it.
Those slivers remind you the world can still hold soft things.

An anxious mind often isn’t broken, it’s overstimulated. We weren’t designed to process endless news, opinions, and comparisons all at once. When everything feels urgent, the nervous system stays on high alert. Clarity doesn’t come from more information; it comes from less noise. Creating space is an act of self-respect. Peace begins when you decide what deserves your attention, and what doesn’t. #life #love #laugh #start #today #fyp #healing #motivation #daily #reminder #grind #news #newsbreak #workout

Drug and Alcohol Addiction, just because something is legal, doesn't mean it won't kill you!

July 2 was my son's birthday who passed away in 2024 at 28 years old from drinking alcohol, and honestly didn't get drunk, so beware! He had no health insurance so he was turned away from all detox. places, rehabilitation places, and even in the ER, he was treated, still not walking due to alcoholic neuropathy, and released within 72 hours. He barely had gotten through detox, and his numbers for kidney function, liver function and more were horrible. They saw an alcoholic, but we saw our son, a husband, a grieving Dad, a brother, an uncle, a nephew, and a friend. I wish we had a way for more affordable treatment centers and detox centers, because many die each year from drugs and/or alcohol, not because they don't want help, but because they can't afford it. I get some think it's a choice, and it is in the beginning. But for addicts, it's not long before it's not a choice, some, due to the horrific withdrawals, aka Delirium Tremors, seizures, nausea, heart racing, chest pounding, and so much more, and their brain chemistry! I'm certainly not excusing the disease of addiction, because although its not a choice to be an addict, it is a choice to pick up said drug, and soon become addicted. Plus those substances such as alcohol, opiates, benzodiazapines, that could be prescribed from a Dr even, or just something to have a little fun, can result in horrible physical withdrawals that oftentimes leave the addict using, rather than experience the pains from the many symptoms of drug and alcohol related withdrawals. Yes, there is help, and there are meetings, mostly 12 step meetings such as AA, NA, CA, etc, but access to actual treatment and meds to help through the withdrawals are often saved for those with health insurance or well-off individuals that can afford the cash price. There are also a few charity programs, but nowhere near enough to help most uninsured addicts. In world that has come so far, don't judge what we don't understand. Be kind!