While everyone makes snarky and sarcastic remarks here and there, for sarcastic individuals, sarcasm is as natural and essential as breathing.
Making sarcastic remarks is a fast way to get misunderstood. But, what many people, (obviously those who don’t have a sarcastic mind), fail to understand is that sarcasm is not necessarily a negative characteristic to possess. This means that not every sarcastic person you know uses snarky remarks to criticize you and hurt your feelings.
Here are 10 reasons why you need to have a sarcastic best friend in your life:
1. They are always honest.
Sarcastic people are brutally honest. They don’t beat around the bush and they don’t sugarcoat ugly and harsh truths so as to make them appear more positive or pleasant than they really are.
So, if you are acting like a fool, they’ll be quick to give you a verbal slap. And if they notice that someone is trying to manipulate you or lie to you, they won’t think twice about revealing that person’s intentions and protecting you from them.
2. They never get offended.
A sarcastic best friend will always tell you the harsh truth, and they’re always ready to receive and handle feedback from you, too. So, if you get mad with them for something and even start shouting at them and criticizing them, know that they’ll handle your reaction with grace and dignity. They’ll never get offended by anything you say to them.
3. They can make you laugh even when you’re down in the dumps.
Having a sarcastic best friend means having a friend who will always remind you to find humor in everything. Even in the things you would be terribly afraid to joke about with other people.
So, whether they’ll tell you funny or dirty jokes or make a joke out of serious, difficult situations, know that they’ll always be there to brighten your day.
4. They make you become bolder and more confident.
Having a sarcastic best friend means having a friend who will make sure you maintain high self-esteem. They’ll help you become tougher and bolder. They’ll help you become more aware of your qualities and you’ll never ever care about what other people think about you.
Additionally, don’t be surprised if you start catching yourself making snarky remarks and witty comments because when you spend a lot of time with a sarcastic person, their sarcasm can become really contagious.
5. They are fiercely loyal to you.
If you already have or if you ever have the privilege of having a sarcastic best friend, know that they’ll never break your trust in them or hurt you. And most importantly, know that they’ll always be there for you when you need them.
6. They teach you how to handle a**holes.
How? Of course – by using sarcasm. Shallow, conceited, deceitful people don’t get sarcasm. This means that you can make fun of them as much as you want and they won’t even understand a thing you say. By showering them with snarky remarks, you’ll leave them to rot in their own toxicity.
7. They always have your back.
Having a sarcastic BFF means having a friend who will dislike the same people you’re not really fond of and who will always take your side when you argue with someone. They won’t think twice about using their sarcasm to put the person trying to mess with you in their place.
8. They express their love for you in their own way.
Terms of endearment, such as “sweetie,” “dear,” or “honey” simply don’t exist in a sarcastic person’s vocabulary. But, words, such as “bitch,” “stupid,” and “weirdo” surely do.
But what you need to always bear in mind is that every time they call you a weirdo or bitch, that is actually a code word for “I love you so much,” or “you’re the most important person in my life.”
9. They know when they need to be serious.
You might find this hard to believe, but a sarcastic person knows when it’s time to act serious. When you try to share your problems and worries with them or complain about something, don’t doubt that they’ll listen to you attentively without making any snarky remarks. Indeed, sarcastic people can be very compassionate and caring and that’s why you can always rely on them.
10. Last but not least, who wouldn’t want to have a friend like Chandler Bing in their life?
When you were younger, you might have tried your hand at selling lemonade on the corner of the street. You got your parents help at making a giant pitcher, put some cookies in the oven, and walked down to the end of your driveway to see what you can do.
At the end of the day, you might have been able to collect $20, but that was a fortune back then when all you were buying was baseball cards or dolls.
While food is a huge part of fundraisers today, they take a bit more planning than simply throwing together some drinks and snacks. They often take months and months of planning in order to get everything right.
Below, we’re going to run through some basic tips to help you plan the perfect fundraiser.
Pick a Cause
Fundraisers can be hosted by just about anyone. Businesses, individuals, and nonprofits can host fundraisers for whatever they see fit. If you fall into one of the first two categories, you need to think about what cause you want to support.
This cause also needs to be tied to a specific charity. People want to know where their money is going and what it is going to be used for. So you can’t just come out and say “We’re raising money for polar bears.”
Are you raising money in conjunction with a certain organization? Where will the proceeds go? What exactly is being done with the money?
This all needs to be explained in either a texting platform for nonprofits or pamphlets that are handed out and more in-depth at the fundraiser itself.
Start Planning…Early
Fundraisers are not like parties that can be thrown together a week ahead of time. They require months if not an entire year of planning. People need to have these events on their schedules and it’s going to take a long time for you to organize everything.
For example, you’re going to need to lock down:
The venue
Food
Drinks
Entertainment
Activities
Volunteers
100 other things
The venue is often one of the more difficult places to find, which is why you need to start so early. You’re going to have to find a place that is available and in your budget as well. If you’re with a non-profit, you will be able to use your tax exempt status to save a bit but they’re still going to be expensive.
Many fundraisers also give some kind of party favor or promotional item, so think about what you could give back to your members.
Be sure and speak with food and drink vendors to see which options work best for you. It’s never too early to start planning!
Set Up a Real Goal
What will always help people to give is by having a fundraising mark. “This year, we’re trying to raise $50,000 for cancer research.”
Set up a thermometer in your office and color it up the more money you have. It’s a great booster for people to see their money visualized and actually doing something.
You also encourage a team effort for those that come by and see your progress. You should be sending out progress to participants when you can and announcing it at the fundraising event as well.
Send Out Notices
You probably already have a database with people’s contact information and it’s best to start sending out reminders early as well. Use multiple channels to communicate the event, email, phone calls, direct mail, and face to face interactions.
Send out personal invitations in the mail and be sure to follow up with people. People might be hesitant to commit, but always make sure you’re encouraging and cheerful with them when you see them next.
Give Donation Options
In this day and age, the majority of transactions and exchanging on money comes from online sources. Are people going to be able to donate through online channels? Are you going to accept cash? Can people pay with their credit cards?
This all needs to be made obvious and upfront so donors will have all the information they need from the get-go. Make it as easy as possible for everyone involved.
You’ll also need to plan out how you plan on thanking donors. Will it be through a personal letter signed by the staff? An email? Or something else entirely?
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a shockingly common disorder and can strike anyone at any stage of their lives. Our current unhealthy lifestyle is not conducive to maintaining a healthy blood pressure level. Once it takes root in your body, hypertension opens up the doors to a wide range of ailments.
Why should you be scared of hypertension?
High blood pressure – irrespective of its type – can be your heart’s worst enemy. High pressure allows plaque to build up along the walls of those blood vessels that carry blood to your heart. The walls thicken up and lose their elasticity. This means blood flow to your heart is reduced and as the blood has to push its way through a narrowed passage, it increases the pressure on your arteries which raises your blood pressure even more. Eventually, this vicious cycle severely cuts off the blood supply that your heart needs to carry out its functions. And those muscles of the heart that get parched slowly begin to die. This is how you get a heart attack. High blood pressure can also give you a cardiac arrest.
What is the normal range of blood pressure?
Firstly, you have to realize that your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. And it also keeps changing with your age. Only your doctor will be able to tell you what should be your ideal blood pressure based on your health, medical history, weight, gender and other factors. However, there is a universal scale of blood pressure that you might be interested in learning to give you an idea as to whether your blood pressure is within bounds.
120/80 mmHg or anything slightly less is considered a healthy blood pressure reading. Up to a reading of 139/89 is a state of prehypertension. If your systolic pressure (the higher number) escalates to 140 or beyond and the diastolic pressure rises to 90 or above, then you definitely have high blood pressure.
How can you prevent high blood pressure?
Preventing high blood pressure starts with understanding what triggers it in the first place. If you are aware of the risk factors of hypertension, you can nip this disorder in the bud.
The causes of hypertension–
If someone you are related to by blood has high blood pressure, chances are you will end up with it too
Obesity or even being overweight facilitates the formation of plaque in your blood vessels which will continue to drag up your blood pressure
Menopause makes a woman more prone to high blood pressure
Not exercising and living an inactive life drastically increase your chances of getting high blood pressure
Smoking shrinks your blood vessels and makes the passage of blood difficult
Too much of alcohol and a diet that is high in saturated and trans fats are directly responsible for high blood pressure
High levels of bad cholesterol or LDL cause hypertension
Diabetes is another common cause of hypertension
Sleep apnoea and mental stress too have been linked with high BP
So your plan to prevent high blood pressure should start with avoiding the risk factors.
Some factors such as family history or menopause are beyond your control. In such situations, it would be wise to regularly monitor your blood pressure. Often, prehypertension does not exhibit any symptoms and you may notice the signs when you have contracted full-fledged high blood pressure. But keeping regular tabs on your BP will help you avert that.
Since obesity and lack of exercise are the leading causes of hypertension, you should get in shape if you want to avoid high BP. Do 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercises like, jogging, swimming, brisk walking or running every day. They will help you shed the kilos and ward off hypertension. Exercise will also reduce your chances of getting diabetes which is another risk factor of hypertension. But if you do have diabetes, do not miss your insulin doses because studies have found that insulin injections can also prevent hypertension.
Give up smoking right away and if you are not a smoker then do not acquire the habit. Also, if you drink, then do it in moderation.
You have to be very particular about your diet. Avoid fatty and greasy foods like processed or junk foods or red meat. You can consult a dietician who will draw up a diet plan based on your needs. Remember to lower your salt intake. Salt retains water in your body and the more the water content the greater the likelihood of developing high blood pressure.
Stress is mostly unavoidable. But you can learn how to control it and not allow it to usher in hypertension. Just enrol in a yoga class or practise meditation and breathing exercises.
Conclusion
High blood pressure is dangerous and all around you, you will see people being diagnosed with it. But you can avoid that fate just by being cautious. A healthy lifestyle is crucial to healthy blood pressure levels.
Every year, approximately 31 million people in the U.S. sustain injuries that require medical treatment. About two million of these injuries also require hospitalization.
Are you currently dealing with an injury right now? Did it occur because of negligence on someone else’s part?
Whether you’re dealing with a car accident injury, a slip-and-fall injury, or any other kind of personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation from the at-fault party. In order to receive that compensation, though, you’ll likely need to go through an independent medical examination (also known as an IME).
Never heard of this before? Not sure what it entails or why you ought to have one done? Read on to get answers to all these questions and get some tips on how you can prepare for your examination.
What is an Independent Medical Examination?
Sometimes, when you’re going through a personal injury or workers compensation lawsuit, the at-fault party’s insurance company may dispute some of your medical claims in an effort to reduce the amount of money they have to pay you in your settlement.
To overcome these disputes and help you move forward with your case, you may need to undergo an independent medical examination. This is an exam performed by someone other than your treating doctor.
The theory is that, by having a neutral doctor perform your exam, you’ll get more accurate and objective medical reports. This, in turn, will help your lawyer and the insurance company to come to a fair agreement about what you’re owed.
Insurance companies often call for an IME if they disagree with the settlement amount put forth by the accident victim’s lawyer. You and your lawyer may also call for an IME, though, if you feel that the first doctor you saw misdiagnosed you or didn’t provide a thorough enough examination. Sometimes hiring your own IME physician will be simply necessary to get the best settlement.” at the location in the screenshot below.
If the insurance company calls for the IME, they will likely be the ones to choose the physician. If you and your lawyer call for the IME, you will be able to choose your own physician in most cases.
What Happens During an IME?
Before or during an IME, the doctor assigned to you will review your medical records, as well as other documents related to your case. The insurance company may also send additional questions to the doctor to help them understand your situation and ensure you’re receiving the appropriate amount of money in your settlement.
Some questions they may ask include the following:
Was your condition correctly diagnosed?
Did the accident in question actually cause your symptoms?
What, if any, additional treatment or testing do you need?
When (if at all) will you be able to go back to work?
Will you need any kind of accommodations if you do go back to work?
Do you have any kind of permanent disability?
The actual exam will be similar to any other medical exam performed by your treating doctor. The doctor will look at your injuries, talk to you about your symptoms, and perform tests like x-rays to get a better sense of what’s going on from an internal perspective.
What are the Benefits?
There are lots of reasons why an IME is helpful when you’re trying to come to an agreement about the settlement you’re owed. The following are some of the greatest benefits that come with undergoing an IME:
Get a Second Opinion
If you suspect that your doctor missed something during your first examination after your accident, it’s worth it to get an IME. This will help you learn more about your current state and find out exactly what injuries did or did not result from your accident.
An IME can also help to confirm your condition and shut down any objections you may be receiving from the insurance company.
Get Results Faster
Often, with an IME, you get results very soon after the examination is complete.
When the doctor knows that the exam is part of a personal injury case, they tend to work more quickly and do their best to get you your results as soon as they can. This, in turn, will help you to move forward and get your case wrapped up sooner.
Settle Out of Court
Between 95 and 96 percent of personal injury cases settle out of court. You can increase your chances of your case being part of this majority if you undergo an IME.
Undergoing an IME will help your lawyer and the insurance company reach an agreement about your settlement without you having to go through a long, drawn-out court case. This will free you up to focus on your recovery and put your accident behind you.
How to Prepare for the Examination
Now that you know more about what an independent medical examination is and why you ought to have one done, it’s time to go over what you need to do to prepare for this exam.
Here are some tips that will help to put you at ease during the exam and ensure you cover all your bases:
1. Dress Appropriately
Make sure you dress in an appropriate way, just like you would for any other doctor’s appointment. Wear clothes that are comfortable. If you wear a shirt long sleeves, make sure it’s easy for you to roll them up to have your blood pressure monitored or blood drawn.
You may want to be cautious about wearing clothing that contradicts your story, too.
For example, if you claim that you cannot move comfortably because of your injuries, your doctor might raise an eyebrow if you show up to the appointment in workout clothes and look as though you just finished up a training session at the gym.
2. Arrive Early
It’s best to show up early to your appointment. Aim to be there 15-30 minutes before your appointment is scheduled to start. This will give you time to fill out any required paperwork.
Whatever you do, do not be late. This will not reflect well on you and could have a negative impact on the doctor’s report.
3. Know Your Medical History
The doctor who performs your examination will have already received your medical records and will be familiar with your medical history. Because of this, it’s important to avoid fabricating or exaggerating any aspect of your history.
They will know whether or not you’re being truthful about your past medical issues. If it appears that you’re lying or bending the truth, that will be relayed back to the insurance company in the doctor’s report.
4. Be Honest
In addition to being honest about your medical history, it’s also important to be honest about your pain.
Don’t try to exaggerate how severe your symptoms are. Don’t be afraid to talk about treatments that have helped, too.
It won’t derail your case if you mention that you experienced temporary relief from a certain procedure. This helps to validate your injury and gives the doctor a better sense of what may or may not have gone wrong as a result of the accident.
5. Be Aware of Your Behavior
Be prepared for the likelihood that you will be monitored during your appointment. Not only will the doctor be watching you, but there may also be video footage of you going into your appointment or waiting for the doctor to arrive.
Don’t do anything leading up to the appointment that contradicts the story you and your lawyer have been telling the insurance company and medical professionals. This will come back to haunt you and will have a negative effect on your settlement.
6. Bring a Friend
It often helps to bring a friend or loved one with you to the appointment.
While they’re there, they can take notes and keep track of when the exam begins and ends. They can also record the questions the doctor asks you and the tests they perform.
Having someone to act as a witness could come in handy, especially if the doctor’s report contradicts what you were told or what happened during the exam.
7. Don’t Focus on Appointment Length
There’s no standard when it comes to the length of the appointment for your independent medical examination. Don’t let yourself get psyched out by how long the appointment lasted.
A short appointment isn’t necessarily good or bad, nor is a long appointment. The duration depends on a lot of factors outside of your control, such as the doctor’s schedule and what they knew about your case before you arrived.
You can read on here to learn more about what happens during an exam and what might affect the duration of your appointment.
Start Preparing for Your Examination Today
Are you ready to go ahead and schedule your independent medical examination?
If your lawyer has recommended that you undergo this exam, you definitely ought to move forward with it. It could help you win your case and increase your chances of receiving the kind of settlement you deserve.
Do you want to learn more about how to handle other aspects of a personal injury case?
Whether you need help finding the right personal injury lawyer or taking care of yourself after your injury, we have tons of resources available. Check out some of our legal-focused articles today for more advice.
I sometimes feel like I’ve conquered the entire world and other times I feel lost. Sometimes I feel like I’ve got everything under control and other times I feel as if my whole life is falling apart.
When I am going through a rough time in life, I’m looking for ways to overcome the disappointment, confusion, anger, and sadness I’m dealing with. And when I’m happy, then I simply don’t find any problem with my life.
So, why do I perceive confusion and sadness as some kind of disease that needs to be cured while I perceive clarity and happiness as gifts of life?
Because the truth is that confusion and sadness are as much part of life as clarity and happiness are.
You see, life sometimes feels magical and sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes everything in our lives makes sense and sometimes nothing does.
It seems that the universe, fate, or you name it, throws our way similar challenges, temptations, problems, and pains, and we never experience them at the same level of awareness. And we keep coming across the same challenges, temptations, problems, and pains until we learn the lessons which we need to learn so as to change, grow, and become better.
You see, as we grow older, we accumulate all kinds of things. And by “things,” I’m not only referring to pieces of furniture or objects we use at home.
Because as the years go by, we’ll have more goals, more expectations, more responsibilities, more desires, and more friends and acquaintances as well. And if we don’t know how to manage all these “things” or put a limit on them, they will simply clutter our vision and we won’t be able to tell what really matters to us.
So, to avoid this, we need to remove everything from our lives that does not contribute to our happiness and goals. We need to get rid of everything that prevents us from living the life that we want to live.
And when it comes to the confusion and sadness we all experience in life, what you need to remember is that they are not a disease or a sign of weakness. And, undoubtedly, they’re not something you should be afraid of.
Instead, they are a physical, emotional, and spiritual necessity. They are an inseparable part of life. They’re what makes us feel alive. They’re the price we pay for love.
Being in a relationship with a narcissist is a difficult and painful experience. It’s being trapped in a tortuous maze with no way out. It’s being deprived of happiness and love.
Narcissistic individuals are like cunning and skilled hunters that know exactly when and how to strike. They closely observe their victims and attack them when they’re most vulnerable.
And eventually, when the new prey is caught in their trap, that is when the real torture starts.
The longer you stay in a relationship with a narcissist, the harder it becomes for you to remain conscious of your needs. It becomes difficult for you to preserve your sanity and maintain high self-esteem. It’s difficult for you to realize that the person you’re in a relationship with is gradually destroying your world.
And even if you somehow manage to free yourself from the trap of the manipulative narcissist, you still have to heal the countless wounds they’ve inflicted on your soul.
But, what you need to know is that YOU CAN HEAL. You can move on with your life and leave that painful, awful experience behind you.
Here are 6 phases of healing after freeing yourself from a toxic relationship with a narcissist:
1. First things first, you need to decide to heal.
Undoubtedly, the relationship you’ve experienced was ugly and damaging, but what matters is that you managed to get out of it just in time. You managed to free yourself from the trap of the narcissist before it got too late.
So, the only thing that you need to do now is to decide if you want to overcome the emotional devastation, face your fears, and heal or stay miserable and heartbroken forever.
2. You need to free your mind, soul, and body from the toxicity.
When you’re in a relationship with a narcissistic individual, you go through emotional pain which is great and intense, so know that it’ll take you some time to get rid of the toxicity.
To speed up the healing process, turn to your friends and family for emotional and practical support. Your loved ones are the people who truly want to see you happy – never forget that!
3. You need to face your insecurities and fears.
Yes, the narcissist has disappointed you, hurt you, and broken your heart, but there’s nothing you can do to change that. So, instead of wallowing in despair and self-pity, accept the severity of the situation you are in. Face your fears and insecurities. Confront your inner demons and release them. Free yourself from the misery and pain of the toxic relationship.
4. Don’s suppress your feelings.
Bottling up your feelings will just destroy you more. So, instead of trying to hide your disappointment, anger, and sadness and pretending that you’re fine, let your feelings flow freely. Don’t be ashamed of them – embrace them instead.
Cry your heart out or scream at the top of your lungs if you have to, but never suppress your feelings.
5. Forgive yourself.
You’ll never be able to fully heal if you don’t forgive yourself. Yes, you allowed the narcissist to take advantage of you, hurt you, and suck the happiness out of you, but, hey – it wasn’t your fault. You know how they say, “We all make mistakes.”
So, instead of blaming yourself and trying to change your past, accept the truth and forgive yourself.
6. Distance yourself completely from them.
The no-contact rule is the only rule you need to respect once you free yourself from the toxic influence of the narcissist.
What you need to know is that they will never stop. They won’t let you remove them from your life that easily. They’ll try to lure you back into their trap in any way possible. They’ll shower you with compliments, they’ll tell you grandiose stories, and they’ll make big promises.
And the only thing you need to do is to ignore all of this. Because that’s the only way you can heal and remove them from your life completely.
Do you often worry about what your partner is doing and who they are with? Do you often find yourself imagining all kinds of worst-case scenarios and assuming that they are being unfaithful to you? Do you believe that no one around you is worth your trust? (1)
Well, if you’ve answered all of the above-mentioned questions with a yes, then chances are that you may have pistanthrophobia. (2)
Pistanthrophobia: Definition
According to Macmillan Dictionary, pistanthropia is “fear of trusting people due to past experience and relationships gone wrong”
Pistanthrophobia: Meaning
Pistanthrophobia is a fear of relationships, i.e fear of getting hurt by a partner in a romantic relationship. This is an excessive fear that is irrational and persistent and it is a fear about an activity, situation, or person.
Oftentimes, the person suffering from pistanthrophobia has no real reasons to feel afraid because they are not in real danger. However, someone with the condition will do anything to avoid the situation or the person that triggers their fear and anxiety at all costs. Therefore, this type of phobia can have a damaging effect on a person’s life by disrupting their relationships and lowering their self-confidence.
“Pistanthrophobia is the fear of trusting others and is often the result of experiencing a serious disappointment or painful ending to a prior relationship,” says Dana McNeil, a licensed marriage and family therapist.
The people suffering from this kind of phobia, feel that they can’t trust anyone. They fear getting involved with someone and then getting hurt in the process. These people fear having their hearts broken and going through the same sadness and trauma that they once went through. So, they avoid getting into a relationship in order to protect themselves and protect their heart from future pain.
However, when someone does everything to avoid relationships, they also stop themselves from experiencing the joy and happiness of being into one. And if this is the case, then they are prevented from realizing that the first traumatizing experience is not an indicator of the future ones.
“They tend to exaggerate the probability of something going wrong, which is typical for people with anxiety,” Dr. Herskowitz explained. “They overestimate the probability of the worst-case happening.”
Some of the worst fears that people with pistanthrophobia have are being seen as unworthy, being cheated on, or being abandoned. These people don’t engage in a romantic relationship, and even when they do it is always on the surface level i.e not expressing their emotions or revealing personal details about them.
Pistanthrophobia: Symptoms
The symptoms of this condition are similar to the symptoms of other phobias. However, people having pistanthrophobia have more specific issues when it comes to dealing with other people and getting into relationships. The symptoms of pistanthrophobia include:
Trembling and sweating;
Shortness of breath;
Rapid heartbeat;
Excessive and persistent fear and panic which is also irrational considering the incident in question;
A strong urge to escape the triggering person, object, or situation;
A withdrawn and guarded nature;
Anxiety and a strong desire to get away from uncomfortable conversations in relation to dating or an intimate partner;
Being unreceptive and cold to anyone who tries to flirt with them;
Avoiding deep conversations with a potential love interest.
“These behaviors are all considered unsafe to a pisanthrophobe, and they are hypervigilant about letting themselves participate in behaviors that have a potential to lead to vulnerability out of a fear that the connection could lead to a deeper relationship,” saysDanaMcNeil, a licensed marriage and family therapist.
What causes pistanthrophobia?
Just like any other phobia, pistanthrophobia is usually triggered by an event or a person. There are many people who have had traumatic experiences regarding a past relationship in which they were betrayed, rejected, and heartbroken. As a result, they face the horror of having to experience yet another hurt and that is the reason why they avoid getting into a relationship at all costs.
The fearful feelings occur because of the person not being able to forget the traumatic experience and being constantly overwhelmed with thoughts of hurt, betrayal, anger, sadness, and rejection that they can’t open their heart and trust again.
Pistanthrophobia is defined as the fear of trusting others. So, if you’ve had many difficult and painful experiences in which you got hurt by other people, then it makes sense that you might have a hard time trusting other people.
If you were betrayed and hurt by someone who meant a lot to you in the past, it makes sense that you might have difficulty opening up to others and building healthy, happy, and successful relationships.
What you need to know is that pistanthrophobia can greatly interfere with your relationships. So, if you don’t want your pistanthrophobia to gain total control over your life and wreck all of your potential romantic relationships, first you need to identify whether or not you have it and then face it.
Here are 10 clear signs that your fear of trusting other people is destroying your relationships:
1. You’re constantly overthinking everyone around you.
Whenever you meet someone new, you tend to think that they’re not being honest with you. You’re analyzing their behavior and trying to find out what their hidden motives are. Sometimes you’re even unable to pay attention to their words since you are too busy overthinking their suspicious character.
2. You find it hard to believe that trustworthy people exist.
You’re convinced that every person you meet is going to hurt you one way or another. No matter how good to you someone is, you think that it’s only a matter of time before they take advantage of you and betray your trust in them.
3. You think that you’ll be single forever.
You keep complaining to everyone around you that you’ll never find someone you’ll be compatible with and with whom you’ll be able to build a healthy, happy, and lasting relationship. And the worst thing is that you truly believe in this.
4. You easily get jealous.
You’re so insecure about where you stand in your partner’s life that you easily get jealous over the smallest and most trivial things. You’re constantly worrying about whether your significant other is being entirely faithful to you.
What you need to understand is that irrational and extreme jealousy has the power to destroy even the strongest relationship.
5. You perceive everyone as potential liars in disguise.
Whatever someone tells you, you never trust them. You sense a lie behind every word they say to you. When someone gives you a compliment, you can’t help but think, “Oh, what a terrible liar he/she is.” It’s like you’ve been programmed to think and perceive people that way.
6. Murphy’s law is one of your most favorite laws.
Murphy’s law which is typically stated as: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,” is something you firmly believe in. You believe that you weren’t meant to love and be loved.
But, what you always need to keep in mind is that when it comes to attracting love, happiness, and good things in life, thinking positively is an important prerequisite.
7. You need to be constantly reassured of your partner’s love for you.
You always need your partner to reassure you about how much they love and care about you. You feel and behave this way since you want to be 100% sure that they aren’t going to hurt you.
When your partner tells you, “I love you” and showers you with attention and affection every single day, and spends the majority of their free time with you, you feel like you can get rid of your suspicions completely.
8. You have pledged that you will never trust anyone again.
You were betrayed and hurt so many times in the past that you’ve made a decision to never trust anyone again.
You’re trying to protect yourself from getting hurt again. And you simply can’t stop thinking that others are liars, cheaters, and manipulators who are only interested in taking advantage of you.
But, what you need to remember is that unless you start thinking and perceiving others differently, you’ll never be able to build a harmonious, happy relationship with someone who could actually prove to you that trustworthy individuals do still exist out there.
9. You demand too much in your relationships.
When you begin dating someone, you can’t expect them to pledge undying love right away. You can’t expect them to spend every minute of their free time with you. You can’t expect them to forget about their friends, goals, and interests in their life and make you their number one priority. Sadly, this is what you’re constantly doing.
10. You’re too quick to break off relationships.
When you’re the type of person who easily gets jealous and who has a hard time trusting others, chances are that you tend to break off relationships too easily as well.
You simply don’t believe in giving second chances. Even if your partner hasn’t done anything wrong, if you get suspicious about something related to their behavior, you don’t bother at all to justify them. You break up with them without a second thought.
5 Ways to Overcoming Pistanthrophobia
For those suffering from this condition, there is good news – Pistanthrophobia can be cured. Even though it may take some time, there is a way that a person can heal from their trust issues and stop being scared of relationships. Below is a list of 5 ways to do that.
1. Get real with your triggers
Every person has something that triggers them and makes them feel anxious and afraid. You should try to find what your triggers are and then focus on minimizing them as much as you can. You should get real with your triggers and know that sometimes the danger does not exist and it is only in your head.
2. Start healing yourself
If you jump from one relationship to another, then you don’t leave enough space for you to heal from your traumas. Moreover, getting into relationships before you are healed will leave you feeling emotionally drained and heartbroken. So, give yourself time to grieve and heal because every trauma requires patience and consistency in order to overcome it.
3. Seek therapy
A therapist will offer you insights and tools to help you get to the core of your problem and overcome it. They will also help you regain trust and remove your fears from getting romantically involved with someone. A therapist can also help you regain the confidence to get back onto the dating scene and start meeting new people.
4. Remove your emotional baggage
Leave the past in the past and start trusting again. Begin a new relationship with an open and trusting heart by reminding yourself that the bad experiences from your past do not have to shape your future.
5. Bring the positivity back into your life
I know it can be hard to start trusting again, but it is crucial for you and your well being to heal. You must alter your thoughts and start having a positive outlook on life. You should regain your faith and have hope that everything will go well.
Albert Einstein may be famous for his theory of relativity and his influence on the philosophy of science, but as it turns out, this German scientist may have also had other little bits of wisdom to share with the world.
These bits of wisdom were jotted down by Einstein on a piece of paper at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo while he was on a lecture tour in 1922. On this trip, he was informed that he’d won the greatest prize in his field – the Nobel Prize in Physics.
But, what would be interesting to mention is that this short yet valuable note was not written for another scientist or CEO of some notable company. Instead, Einstein wrote it for one messenger boy. The messenger boy arrived to deliver a message to Einstein, but either the scientist had no change to tip the messenger or the latter did not want to accept a tip.
So, in order not to let the messenger boy go empty-handed, Einstein composed two short notes and handed over them to him and said that the notes could be worth a lot more in the future than the spare change which he might have given to him instead.
So, what exactly did Einstein jot down?
“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness,” the note written down on a piece of Imperial Hotel Tokyo stationery read. It was sold for a staggering $1.56 million at an auction in Jerusalem on October 24th in 2017.
The other note, written on a blank piece of paper, read: “Where there’s a will there’s a way,” and was also sold at auction for $240,000.
And when it comes to Einstein’s thoughts on happiness, I believe we can all agree that they teach us an essential truth. We can even apply them to our own lives as they emphasize what truly brings happiness into our lives and what actually prevents us from achieving it.
Psychology is a special science. People who were fond of it lived centuries ago and their knowledge and statements are still useful and relevant. Nowadays, psychology divides into the history of psychology and useful instructions for helping people. Studying this subject is responsible, and only a few students become a real professional and use it in the future. If you feel that you are one of them, you need to write quality research papers from the very beginning. They can help you in the future and will be the first step of your profession. You must work hard, but if your request in an emergency is to ask to “help me write my research paper,” you can find this kind of help and use it if necessary. However, if today necessity is to write a research paper by yourself, here are eight steps that will help you.
Step 1. Choosing The Topic
If it is possible to choose a topic, try to do it deliberately. There are two main reasons for it. The first is that you can choose a theme you know a lot and interested in, so writing will be like a pleasure. The second one is that you can choose a topic with the future and use your writing for the diploma or speech at the conference.
Step 2. Acquainting With Writing Rules and Structure
Ask your mentor or find on the official website of your college or university rules and the structure or the research paper. It is very important because your work can be not accepted only because of these mistakes.
Step 3. Write A Plan and Schedule
It is very helpful to understand how much time you will spend until you finish your brilliant paper. Use previous experience or ask for help in this question, but try to make a time table with your future steps to be ready with your work in time.
Step 4. Researching and Making Notes
There is so much information everywhere that to choose the right resource is like an art. Researching and finding the proven resources maybe the hardest part of the whole writing. When you decide on them, it is time to make short notes with resumed statements and thoughts.
Step 5. Formulating a Hypothesis
After making notes and comparing the whole information in your mind it is time to work with the hypothesis you chose for research paper. Ask your mentor for help with this hard question, because the whole research will move around the statement you confirm or deny in conclusion.
Step 6. Writing as It Is
After all the preparations, it is time to write. It is the longest and the hardest part when you need to use all your knowledge and writing technique. Use the structure, the rules, the notes, the previous writings, and all that you need to have a perfect paper. At the end of this part, your job will be almost done, and if you were good, you could be almost proud.
Step 7. Proofreading and Getting Feedbacks
Remember that proofreading is a necessary part, and even professional writers do it all the time. You can use online proofreading services or ask a mentor of friends, but do it anyway. They can see simple mistakes that you don’t see as a writer.
Step 8. Making Conclusions For The Future
This is the final step after getting a score for your paper. It is the best experience that you will use for future research. Correct your schedule for the future. Don’t lose your notes. You may write more papers using them.
We believe that this instruction was helpful, and your writing will be easier and more predictable using it.
Motor accidents of any kind can be some of the most deadly occurrences, with 32,675 US citizens losing their lives in 2014 alone. The weight and size of a truck, however, can greatly increase the injury and fatality rate of the driver, passengers and even pedestrians involved in the crash. Whilst it’s easy, and natural, to panic in these situations, the most important thing to do is to stay calm and follow these 4 easy steps to make sure that you and everyone else involved is correctly cared for in an emergency. If you are looking for professionals to aid you in case you are involved in DWI incidents, you can check the new jersey dwi lawyer online.
Call the Emergency Services
Immediately after the accident has happened, the first thing that you should do if you have access to a phone is to call the emergency services. If you don’t have access to a phone, attempt to find someone who does, as time really is of the essence. The first service that you should ask for is always the ambulance, but make sure that you call for the police also, as they can assess if there was any foul play such as drunk driving.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
When it comes to motor accidents, not all injuries are present as soon as the collision happens, and not all injuries are external either. Make sure that you seek medical attention for you and any others involved as soon as you can, as internal injuries are just as bad as (and sometimes even worse than) ones you can see. Some injuries may not become apparent until days or sometimes even weeks after the accident. If you are examined by a health professional and deemed to be physically well, make sure that you look out for headaches, neck and shoulder pains, back pain and memory loss in the upcoming weeks.
File a Report
Once the emergency services have been called and everyone has been medically assessed, you need to file a report with your insurance company. If the accident wasn’t your fault, they should cover the costs of truck repairs and even contact the other driver’s insurance to secure a payout. It’s vital that you take pictures of the accident so that you can use these as evidence, along with gathering contact information and statements from any witnesses. Regardless of who is at fault, a truck accident will affect the cost of your insurance payments, but if you’re at fault, the cost will generally increase more than if you were the victim.
Hire an Attorney
No matter whether you’re at fault or the victim in the situation, you should always hire a Truck Accident Attorney if you or any others involved choose to take the case to court for reasons such as injury, repairs cost or, the worst case scenario, if there were any fatalities involved. It’s important that you recruit the help of a seasoned professional to make sure that you get the compensation and justice that you deserve.
Truck accidents can be terrifying and often fatal, but in that terrifying scenario, there are still important steps that need to be taken to ensure the further safety of anyone involved. Whether you are at fault or not, it is vital that you contact the right people.
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