Suzanne Degges
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When the spotlight shifts, narcissists react. Learn the psychology behind holiday meltdowns and how to respond.
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5 Ways to Deal With Narcissists at Celebrations and Holidays
Narcissists and celebrations are a toxic mix. From being at a party to giving someone a gift, narcissists find ways to poison even the most celebratory moments in others' lives.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
When the spotlight shifts, narcissists react. Learn the psychology behind holiday meltdowns and how to respond.
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@psychologytoday.com #HealthyBoundaries
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@psychologytoday.com #HealthyBoundaries
Never more true than this time of year . . . when you're making your gift list, make sure you're making smart decisions on who to include -- value connection over obligation. Letting go can bring space to build new friendships that fit who you are now, not who you once were. @psychologytoday.com
When a Friendship No Longer Fits
Will you know if a connection's expired, or if it should be revived?
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December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Never more true than this time of year . . . when you're making your gift list, make sure you're making smart decisions on who to include -- value connection over obligation. Letting go can bring space to build new friendships that fit who you are now, not who you once were. @psychologytoday.com
In my latest @psychologytoday.com blog, I explore how people are prioritizing mental well-being in their dating lives—choosing authenticity over games and clarity over chaos.
If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate dating without drama, these insights can help you build connections that truly last.
If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate dating without drama, these insights can help you build connections that truly last.
Dating Without Drama: Modern Trends Support Mental Health
Learn how intentional dating practices like slow dating and clear coding can reduce stress, boost emotional well-being, and increase joy in today’s dating world.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
In my latest @psychologytoday.com blog, I explore how people are prioritizing mental well-being in their dating lives—choosing authenticity over games and clarity over chaos.
If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate dating without drama, these insights can help you build connections that truly last.
If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate dating without drama, these insights can help you build connections that truly last.
Want to stay friends with an ex? It is possible so long as you create, honor, and maintain firm boundaries in the new relationship. @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
Staying Friends With an Ex: Smart or Risky?
Staying friends with an ex is possible and may be good for you. Here are benefits, risks, and practical tips for healthy post-breakup connections.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Want to stay friends with an ex? It is possible so long as you create, honor, and maintain firm boundaries in the new relationship. @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
Making friends as an adult is awkward, underrated, and totally worth the effort. If you’ve ever wished for a “swipe right” for brunch buddies, this one’s for you. @psychologytoday.com
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Making Friends as Adults: Reboot Connection a Swipe at a Time
Struggling to make friends as an adult? Learn how friendship apps and effort can help you overcome loneliness and reconnect with others.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Making friends as an adult is awkward, underrated, and totally worth the effort. If you’ve ever wished for a “swipe right” for brunch buddies, this one’s for you. @psychologytoday.com
#AdultFriendships #FriendshipApps #RebootConnection #LonelinessSolutions www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
#AdultFriendships #FriendshipApps #RebootConnection #LonelinessSolutions www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
Family loyalty isn’t what it used to be.
Why are more people cutting ties—and what does healing look like after estrangement? @psychologytoday.com
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Why are more people cutting ties—and what does healing look like after estrangement? @psychologytoday.com
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Is "Family Loyalty" a Thing of the Past?
Cutting off family members or close friends is happening at increasing rates. Here are are some ways to deal with, and heal from, the pain of lost relationships.
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August 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Family loyalty isn’t what it used to be.
Why are more people cutting ties—and what does healing look like after estrangement? @psychologytoday.com
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Why are more people cutting ties—and what does healing look like after estrangement? @psychologytoday.com
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Ever share something with a friend only to be corrected, contradicted, or one-upped?
It’s not just frustrating—it’s psychological.
Let’s talk about why some friends just can’t validate your experience.
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It’s not just frustrating—it’s psychological.
Let’s talk about why some friends just can’t validate your experience.
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Why Your Friend Always Has to ‘Fix’ Your Story
Tired of being contradicted or corrected by a friend? You're not alone! Here are some suggestions for dealing with a friend who seems to enjoy undermining you.
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August 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ever share something with a friend only to be corrected, contradicted, or one-upped?
It’s not just frustrating—it’s psychological.
Let’s talk about why some friends just can’t validate your experience.
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It’s not just frustrating—it’s psychological.
Let’s talk about why some friends just can’t validate your experience.
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A little friendly competition can be a good thing, but make sure revelry outweighs the rivalry in your friendships.| @PsychToday www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
What Drives Friendly Competition Between Good Friends?
From besties to frenemies, here's why some friendships come with a competitive edge.
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June 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A little friendly competition can be a good thing, but make sure revelry outweighs the rivalry in your friendships.| @PsychToday www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
Life is short, so be thoughtful of what your "last words" might be -- even in family conflicts or estrangement. @PsychToday www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
Family Estrangement: What Do You Want Your Last Words to Be?
Dealing with estrangement is hard, but owning past mistakes, acknowledging you did the best you could, and taking responsibility for future actions can be wonderfully freeing.
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May 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Life is short, so be thoughtful of what your "last words" might be -- even in family conflicts or estrangement. @PsychToday www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
Narcissists begin relationships as "love bombers" and transform into "ticking time bombs." Here are six tips for healing from narcissistic abuse. @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
Recognizing and Healing From Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissists don’t like a person for who they are, they like them for what they can do for the narcissist. Here are 6 tips for healing from narcissistic abuse.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Narcissists begin relationships as "love bombers" and transform into "ticking time bombs." Here are six tips for healing from narcissistic abuse. @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life...
When you feel like the world is flying apart, being with the people you care about and who care about you can be healing.
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The Keys to Happiness According to the World Happiness Report
Why can't the US get it right when it comes to happiness? The one with "all the toys" isn't always the happiest kid on the block.
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March 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
When you feel like the world is flying apart, being with the people you care about and who care about you can be healing.
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Another day in beautiful Illinois where I wake up with my rights in tact - for now. I will appreciate each of these mornings a bit more.
So grateful for @govpritzker.illinois.gov standing up for us, America, and what's moral.
So grateful for @govpritzker.illinois.gov standing up for us, America, and what's moral.
January 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Another day in beautiful Illinois where I wake up with my rights in tact - for now. I will appreciate each of these mornings a bit more.
So grateful for @govpritzker.illinois.gov standing up for us, America, and what's moral.
So grateful for @govpritzker.illinois.gov standing up for us, America, and what's moral.
Reposted by Suzanne Degges
Reposted by Suzanne Degges
Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have allowed mental health professionals to directly engage with a broad audience, providing a platform for individuals to openly discuss their experiences with mental health challenges.
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Did TikTok Help to Destigmatize Mental Health and Therapy?
Previous generations viewed trauma, and therapy, as being more shameful than we view it today. Social media has likely played a role in decreasing this stigma.
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January 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have allowed mental health professionals to directly engage with a broad audience, providing a platform for individuals to openly discuss their experiences with mental health challenges.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invi...
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Books, particularly those available in both print and audio formats, provide a safe space to explore trauma, reflect on personal experiences, and begin the healing journey at our own pace
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10 Essential Trauma Books to Add to Your List This Year
These 10 books offer compassionate and trauma-informed resources for both individuals and professionals working in trauma-healing spaces
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January 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Books, particularly those available in both print and audio formats, provide a safe space to explore trauma, reflect on personal experiences, and begin the healing journey at our own pace
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Reposted by Suzanne Degges
Reposted by Suzanne Degges
I have a feeling someone may need this today.
This is a time that will try all our souls. We must let our friends & family know we see them, we value them & we will stand up to protect everyone’s right to be themselves.
This is a time that will try all our souls. We must let our friends & family know we see them, we value them & we will stand up to protect everyone’s right to be themselves.
January 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I have a feeling someone may need this today.
This is a time that will try all our souls. We must let our friends & family know we see them, we value them & we will stand up to protect everyone’s right to be themselves.
This is a time that will try all our souls. We must let our friends & family know we see them, we value them & we will stand up to protect everyone’s right to be themselves.
Here's my latest @npr.org and WNIJ recording. This week it's a 90-second reminder that when it comes to New Year's Resolutions, every day offers a "fresh start" to working towards them, even if we hit some bumps along the way!
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Perspective: Resolutions for the new year
Break that resolution yet? Suzanne Degges-White says not to worry.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Here's my latest @npr.org and WNIJ recording. This week it's a 90-second reminder that when it comes to New Year's Resolutions, every day offers a "fresh start" to working towards them, even if we hit some bumps along the way!
www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
As the New Year gets underway, are there some old friendships that need to be tended to or is it time to let them go? @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/li...
When a Friendship No Longer Fits
We only have so much “social capacity” to commit to friendships, so it’s natural that less rewarding or more labor-intensive friendships may lose their value over time.
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January 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
As the New Year gets underway, are there some old friendships that need to be tended to or is it time to let them go? @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/li...
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If you were raised by a narcissistic parent, as they age, things may get harder before they get better.
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Narcissistic Elderly Parents Pose Continuing Challenges
As people age, they often become more uninhibited and are less hesitant to engage in increasingly "out of bounds" behavior.
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December 20, 2024 at 4:14 PM
If you were raised by a narcissistic parent, as they age, things may get harder before they get better.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life... @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life... @psychologytoday.com
If you were raised by a narcissistic parent, as they age, things may get harder before they get better.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life... @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life... @psychologytoday.com
Narcissistic Elderly Parents Pose Continuing Challenges
As people age, they often become more uninhibited and are less hesitant to engage in increasingly "out of bounds" behavior.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:14 PM
If you were raised by a narcissistic parent, as they age, things may get harder before they get better.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life... @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life... @psychologytoday.com
Here's my latest NPR 89.5 WNIJ & 90.5 WNIU item -- take 90 seconds and reflect on the value of thanksgiving and forgiving as ways to care for yourself. www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
Perspective: Thanksgiving and forgiving
Suzanne Degges-White urges some self-care this holiday season
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December 1, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Here's my latest NPR 89.5 WNIJ & 90.5 WNIU item -- take 90 seconds and reflect on the value of thanksgiving and forgiving as ways to care for yourself. www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...