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Tag: Mental Illness
Do I Really Have to Love Myself Before I Can Love Others?: Against the Existential Ideal
Balancing what you can accomplish today with what you’ve done in the distant past is a challenging feat. All the … More
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
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
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
Everyday Masochism: Why Are We Workaholics?
Masochism is self-discipline run amok. Human nature seems to reside in extremes. I don’t know why, but when we do … More
Still I Rise: Why Being an Underdog is Better than Being Born into Privilege
America loves underdogs. Think about your favorite films and consider what you loved most about those stories. For many of … More
Why We Tend Not to Challenge Our Core Beliefs about the World and Ourselves
When I was an undergraduate student, my ancient philosophy professor told us: Don’t ever become satisfied; otherwise, you’ll become complacent. … More
Taming Perfectionism: Why a Sense of Entitlement is Based on Fear
Have you ever heard of mental filtering? Do you recall any experiences of it? How is the mind able to … More
The People-Pleaser Within: Why It’s Important to Know the Difference Between Being Liked and Respected
Parents often ask themselves: How much do I want my child to love me? Black and white thinking can, sometimes, … More
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