Trauma & PTSD

Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder Management, Depression & Mood Disorders, Mental Health, Personality Disorders, Stress Management, Trauma & PTSD

How to Know When You’re Not in the Right Headspace to Make a Big Decision

SamanthaBinstock.com / April 2, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Learn how to tell when you’re too emotional to make a rational decision—and what to do instead. 5 signs + grounding questions inside.

Ever felt like you’re playing chess with someone who insists it’s checkers—but only when it suits them? (Spoiler: They’re cheating at both.) We’ve all dealt with that one person who seems to have a PhD in emotional manipulation, turning every conversation into a battlefield where logic is optional. Little do they know, their tactics aren’t as clever as they think. In fact, there’s a manual for spotting and defusing these antics. (No, really—consider this your guide.) 👇 SamanthaBinstock.com

Dating, Relationship and Marriage, Family and Parenting, Personality Disorders, Stress Management, Trauma & PTSD

Outsmarting the Drama: How to Spot and Stop Manipulative Behavior Before It Messes with Your Peace

SamanthaBinstock.com / December 29, 2024

Ever felt like you’re playing chess with someone who insists it’s checkers—but only when it suits them? (Spoiler: They’re cheating at both.) We’ve all dealt with that one person who seems to have a PhD in emotional manipulation, turning every conversation into a battlefield where logic is optional.

Here’s the twist: Their tactics aren’t as clever as they think. In fact, there’s a manual for spotting and defusing these antics. (No, really—consider this your guide.)