Psychology’s Pseudo-Scientific History I’ve been hesitant to write this article for months because of the backlash that I know will … More
Tag: Mental Illness
For All of the Deep-Feelers and Those Who Fear Judgment
For some, the ability to experience intense emotions is a blessing, a type of trophy that they can hoist to … More
The Happiness We Miss While Chasing It
What Will Make Me Happy? When I was in my teens, I believed romantic love to be the answer. When … More
Psychological Manipulation and the Need for Boundaries
Psychological manipulation can come in varied forms and from a multitude of individuals, some close to us and others who … More
Our Deep Sense of Entitlement: Do We Prevent Ourselves From Succeeding?
How Important Am I? They tend to call millennials the entitled generation, noting how they (we) always want something for … More
Changing Toxic Personality Traits
How We Perceive Our Selves Most people tend to think of personalities as static, core selves, tiny beings sitting at … More
A Brief Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How It Changes Lives
CBT is a form of therapy that’s used to treat depression, anxiety, rage, emotional instability, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, perfectionism, interpersonal troubles, and specific phobias.
He Was Our Rainbow in the Dark: Remembering Ronnie James Dio
“I cry out for magic, I feel it dancing in the light, it was cold, lost my hold, to the … More
The Toxicity of Self-Esteem: Why It Never Works
A Better Way to Love Ourselves Self-esteem has always been a prominent concept throughout our lives. We were taught that … More
Self-Esteem and Sex Addiction: How Men Use Pornography and Womanizing to Feel Good about Themselves
I frequently write blog posts about the effects of our beliefs on our thoughts, feelings, and actions, exploring the links … More
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