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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: Social Anxiety

The Fear of the Gaze of the Other: Why We Should Stop Caring So Much About What Others Think of Us

The existentialists notably wrote about the fear of the other’s gaze, of being perceived as something other than your ideal. … More

Depression, Existentialism, Growth, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Anxiety

Self-Sabotage and Negative Core Beliefs: How Our Thinking Saves Us From Experiencing Pain

“When it comes to love… there is nothing to “force my assent.” I have to give my assent before sufficient … More

Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Self Sabotage, Social Anxiety

Redefining Courage: Why We Should Stop Shaming People Who Struggle With Anxiety

Daniel Kahneman, the notable psychologist, warned that if we put pressure on another to do what we want them to, … More

Anxiety, Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Growth, Social Anxiety

The Jaws of Certainty: How Our Low Self-Esteem Pushes Love Away

Evidence can be tricky. We often think of science as a purely objective endeavor, supported by the analysis of an … More

Anxiety, Depression, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Rejection, Self-Esteem, Social Anxiety

Social Anxiety and Social Isolation: How Perfectionism Turns Us Into Recluses

I’ve been writing this blog for over a year. What I love most about it is that it gives me … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Social Anxiety

Nothing Left to Prove: Battling Back Against Needing to Be the Best

Much of my life encompasses the strong desire to prove myself. I don’t know whether or not I’m highly competitive … More

Growth, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Social Anxiety, Writing

Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement: Figuring Out What to Throw Away and What to Keep

Most of us struggle, to one degree or another, with accepting ourselves. So, we do one of three things: We … More

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, self-actualization, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Social Anxiety

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

Anxiety, Avoidant Personality Disoder, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Social Anxiety, Trauma

Defined by Resilience: Why Our Attempts and Persistence Matter More Than Success

I Am My Resilience ..nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. … More

Anxiety, Courage, Failure, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Resilience, Self-Help, Social Anxiety, Trauma

My Struggle with Anxiety

If death is the antithesis and killer of life, then anxiety comes in at a very close second. The most … More

Anxiety, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Ilness, Personal Development, Resilience, Social Anxiety, Struggle, Wellness

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