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