WASHINGTON (TND) — "Eldest Daughter Syndrome" is an unofficial mental health diagnosis to describe what some call the unique pressures and responsibilities that come with being the oldest daughter in the family. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Kati Morton gave eight signs of "Eldest Daughter Syndrome" in a post that has gone viral.
The eight signs that you have "eldest daughter syndrome" are:
You have an intense feeling of responsibilityYou are an overachiever, Type A, and very drivenYou worry a lot and probably have anxietyYou struggle with people-pleasing behaviorsYou have a hard time placing and upholding boundariesYou resent your siblings and familyYou struggle with feelings of guiltYou have a difficult time in your adult relationshipsIt's helpful to listen to people talking about it to read about it and see what rings true for you because it can show you some of the ways that you could work to improve yourself," Read More...
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD affects about one in 14 adults. It’s often caused by traumatic experiences ranging from sexual assault to car wrecks to house fires. There are higher rates among combat veterans. National correspondent Mark Hyman took a look at one organization that engages veterans in a unique program as they transition from military service to civilian life.
“For so many [veterans], they're going to be dealing with the challenges of that service for the rest of their lives. Read More...
WASHINGTON (TND) — A beleaguered Secretary of State Anthony Blinken not only faced grilling from Republicans during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Tuesday but also faced a gauntlet of anti-war protesters with even harsher words.
At least four individuals were removed from the committee chamber, which was holding a hearing with Blinken to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the State Department, during the first 10 minutes of the proceedings. Read More...