You can’t evade the profound uncertainty of love, and, more importantly, of life. Those with avoidant personalities fall into two … More
Tag: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessed with Suffering and Striving: How Reframing My Depression Eased My Pain
An ancient proverb reads: Enlightenment isn’t wisdom; it’s the feeling of lightness. In it, one sees the contrast between striving … More
In Praise of Mediocrity
“… I keep pushing that rock up the hill over and over and it keeps falling back. And then I … More
Paralyzed by the Fear of Uncertainty: Beginning to Overcome Debilitating Self-Doubt
Anxiety is a bitch. And the beliefs behind it are even worse. When people struggle with Generalized Anxiety or Obsessive … More
My OCD Story: The Emotional Costs and Benefits of Being Obsessive
My brain has a tendency to exaggerate. Sometimes, my mind idealizes and makes me believe that some goal I’m working … More