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This blog explores, and helps others navigate through, issues which are pertinent to all human beings, from death to self-esteem. Ideas are medicine!

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Tag: Mental Illness

How Our Philosophies of Love Become Barriers to It

“If he loves me, he’ll love me unconditionally.” “If she loves me, she’ll want to become the best version of … More

Growth, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Relationships

Why We’re So Defensive and How to Stop

We make significant mistakes when we’re protecting ourselves. Defensiveness, self-aggrandizement, bragging, deflecting, perfectionism; whatever you want to label it, we … More

Anxiety, Defensiveness, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Psychology

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

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

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

Existentialism, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem

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

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