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Dr. Debra, author of five books, including her new release Sassy & Rude: Her New Attitude, has been featured on multiple national television and radio shows as a relationship expert, and has co-hosted her own podcast achieving over a million listeners.

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Codependency refers to a pattern in which your lif Codependency refers to a pattern in which your life centers around another person’s desires and needs. It isn’t about being transactional...it’s about keeping the relationship balanced.

You might view yourself as their lover, caregiver, or supporter. Regardless of the label you choose, this new dynamic indicates that they have taken on the role of the main character in your life. Instead of a stable two-sided relationship, you’ve become their emotional anchor, or even their guardian angel. 

⭐️ You feel that you need to save them
⭐️ You put them first, even at the cost of your own well-being
⭐️ Your identity revolves around your relationship to them
⭐️ You can never relax or truly unwind
⭐️ Your happy face is always on, even when you feel otherwise

Do these common codependency signs above resonate with you? If so, it may be time to reevaluate the roles in your relationship.

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The holiday season ahead can bring with it more th The holiday season ahead can bring with it more than just presents, nostalgic movies, and special foods. It can also bring intense anxiety! 

Here are some common anxiety triggers you may come into contact with in the next few months. Do any of these consistently bother you? Do you have any anxiety triggers that we didn't mention here?

❄️ Skipping Meals
❄️ Upcoming Events
❄️ Lack of Sleep (and restful downtime)
❄️ Financial Worries
❄️ Caffeine
❄️ Certain Medications
❄️ Work or School Stress

If the anxiety in your life becomes uncontrollable or impacts your life, please seek professional help. It can get better ❤️

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I hope November is full of many moments that bring I hope November is full of many moments that bring you joy. 🍂 🧡

Let laughter fill your days. Here's to finding comfort in the simple pleasures of life, like a steaming cup of tea or the rustle of leaves underfoot on a cozy nature walk.

As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisp, I hope you feel a sense of peace and contentment, surrounded by loved ones and cherished memories. 

My wish for you is a season filled with happiness, inspiration, lots of love, and the magic of everyday moments. ☕️ 🍁 

Happy November | hello fall | little moments | Autumn memories | think happy | mental health help
The trees are about to show us the beauty of letti The trees are about to show us the beauty of letting go. Let's learn from Mother Nature and shed the things that no longer serve us.

☀️ seasonal transition, self love, autumn goals, Q4 goals, relationship help
Spooky season has been extra scary this year. Thes Spooky season has been extra scary this year. These affirmations can help you get through the rest of this tough month! 

Life is Tricky. Remember to treat yourself. 👻 ☕️ 

Trick or treat! It's time for something sweet! 🍭 💕 

Happy Halloween! 🎃 🍬 🍫 

Note: If you are continuing to have trouble with little to no relief, please seek professional help.

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I've always been very passionate about helping peo I've always been very passionate about helping people and learning about what makes people tick. That's why I became a psychologist. But it took a little bit of teenage manipulation on my part to get me where I am today. 😈 🧠 

Sorry, Dad! 😉 

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Are you haunting yourself? 👻✨ Showing up for your Are you haunting yourself? 👻✨

Showing up for yourself time and time again is the least that you can do for your long-term emotional health. 

Don't haunt yourself with abandonment or self-neglect! Take time this week to show up for yourself authentically and with purpose.

Embrace the opportunity to connect with your own thoughts, feelings, and desires. It's time to listen to that inner voice and give it the attention it deserves. 

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Are you ghosting yourself? 👻 😮 Sometimes the “ha Are you ghosting yourself? 👻 😮 

Sometimes the “haunting ghosts” aren’t other people. They’re within yourself
😱 people-pleasing
😱 negative self-talk
😱 emotional self-shaming
😱 self-criticism
😱 saying “yes” when you really mean “no.”

You can choose more helpful patterns like
🎃 healthy boundaries
🎃 self-compassion
🎃 self-forgiveness
🎃 validating your thoughts and emotions
🎃 recognizing your strengths
🎃 speaking to yourself with kindness

Your mental and emotional well-being deserves your attention, too. Which “helpful ghost” are you practicing this week? Happy Halloween! 

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Dr. Debra received her master’s and doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles

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Dr. Debra Mandel, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist | California

Author | TV & Radio Personality
California Psychology License No. PSY 11225
Providing virtual psychotherapy to individuals and couples throughout California.
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