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Tag: Depression

The Drama of the Gifted Child

Imagine living a life wherein unless it reached its full potential, you would die disgusted by its existence. I’ve put … More

Depression, Giftedness, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Psychology, Self-Esteem

Vulnerability Can Be a Strength: Why Attachment Styles Matter

Perfectionists view their worlds in absolutes. Their sense of morality and their expectations apply to all environments, all of the … More

Anxiety, Attachment Styles, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychoanalysis

The Divided World: Challenging Anti-Psychiatry

We love fighting demons. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the current geo-political sphere. Some of us fight … More

Anti Psychiatry, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology

The Complicated Answer to Whether Therapists Should Give Advice

People don’t need others to reason for them; but, often, they need someone to reason with them. Individualism permeates psychotherapy … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Psychotherapy

Therapy Judges, But Doesn’t Shame

Some of us live in the world of Platonic forms. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed that the world of … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Self-Esteem

Running from Fear and Self-Doubt

You can’t evade the profound uncertainty of love, and, more importantly, of life. Those with avoidant personalities fall into two … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Knowing Why to Quit

My rigidity is a gift and a curse. On the one hand, I’m determined; on the hand, I’m quite stubborn. … More

Depression, Mental Health, OCD, Philosophy, Psychology, Quitting, Shame

Don’t You Dare Pity Me!: Why Some Refuse to Accept Sympathy

Trauma begets rage, and rage veils vulnerability. Many view sympathy with scorn, refusing to be cast under its spotlight. Therapists … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Self-Esteem

The Consolations of Psychotherapy: Why the Question of “Why Did This Happen to Me?” Doesn’t Make Sense

There is no why to suffering, only a how. How did it affect you? How did it change your outlook, … More

Depression, Existentialism, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Trauma

Understanding Shame as the Source of Depression: How Learned Hopefulness Can Backfire

With great power comes great responsibility, the degree of which most of us can’t handle. Kennon Sheldon, one of the … More

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Positive Psychology, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Shame

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