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Tag: Depressive Realism

The Terrified Cynic: Why Some Prefer Depression to Anxiety

We fear life as much as death. And our cynicism, a persistent sense of hopelessness, is little more than a … More

Anxiety, Depression, Depressive Realism, Existenialism, Mental Health, Philosophy, Psychology

In Defense of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Against Depressive Realism

Words matter. When we’re happy, we’re more likely to uncritically internalize positive feedback; and when we’re sad, or depressed, more … More

CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Depressive Realism, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy
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