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Tag: Depression

When Self-Help Turns Toxic: Why We Can’t Always Be Rational

In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, there’s a process labeled cognitive restructuring, wherein beliefs are explored in a systemic manner to confirm … More

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

Obsessed with Status and Popularity: An Exploration of Cultural Illness

Love only matters to us if we accept it. Like Jay Gatsby, most of us find ourselves in the throes … More

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

For When You’re Feeling Shame

Shame compounds. Of all of the negative emotions, shame is the worst. Anxiety subsides when we avert a threat. Sadness … More

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

Being Great Isn’t That Great: The Inevitable Distorted Thinking Involved in Success and High Achievement

Why are we chronically unsatisfied? Someone close to me once told me that she wanted to have everything she wanted … More

Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Mental Health, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem

A CBT Approach to Understanding and Dealing with Anger

Anger is a threat; anger results from threats; anger is righteous; anger is destructive; anger is defensive; anger is hopeful; … More

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology

In Praise of Mediocrity

“… I keep pushing that rock up the hill over and over and it keeps falling back. And then I … More

Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Philosophy, Psychology

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is often confused with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is more about rituals, mental or … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCD, OCPD, Personal Development, Psychology

The Downside of Pride: How We Use Ambition to Mask Vulnerability and Weakness

Ambition and vulnerability struggle to co-exist. The more successful and neurotic you are, the less likely you’re willing to exhibit … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Psychology

Battling the Demon of Idealism: Why You Don’t Have to Be Obsessed with Becoming Great

I’m not an idealist. I don’t consider myself to be an amazing therapist, writer, or human. To possess any of … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Success

Why Success Often Leaves You Feeling Empty

They tell you to stay hungry, but what if there really isn’t any other choice? I don’t know whether you … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Psychology, Success

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