How to Cope With Mother's Day Hangover When You Have a Mom with Borderline or Narcissistic Traits

About this episode

This episode discusses the emotional aftermath of Mother's Day for those with mothers exhibiting narcissistic or borderline traits.

That heavy, drained, slightly nauseous feeling you've been carrying around since Sunday? You're not alone. If you grew up with a narcissistic mom or a mom with borderline personality disorder, Mother's Day doesn't simply end when the day ends. The emotional hangover that follows can be just as heavy as the lead-up, and it can leave you replaying every interaction, every word, every moment you wish you'd handled differently. In this episode you'll learn: Why the days after Mother's Day are so ...

People in this episode

Host: Torie Wiksell

Topics covered

• Mother's Day
• emotional hangover
• narcissistic traits
• borderline personality disorder
• coping strategies

Keywords

• Mother's Day hangover
• narcissistic mother
• borderline personality disorder
• emotional health
• coping mechanisms

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