Our perceptions are not facts. We often get our views wrong. And yet, I also fear that there is an epidemic of young people that fail to launch. They do not support themselves and live with their parents. And perhaps it is true that many young people are weak and babied by their parents. Yet, … Continue reading Living In Their Parents’ Basement
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How Positive Thinking Lightens Life’s Burdens
Positive thinking aids life improvement; each journey is unique, requiring self-compassion and perspective.
Poetry- 3 Weeks After Depression
Like many people, I have turned to poetry when I was depressed. I need to. The result, Oddly enough, was a poem. It helped me to know exactly what was going on. Are those poems sharable. I guess so. But I think it is important to go back and edit all poems, especially "I am … Continue reading Poetry- 3 Weeks After Depression
Identifying Healthy Actions and Stopping Maladaptive Behaviors: A Key to a Good Life
The meme "Sometimes you need a stop doing list as much as you do a to do list" highlights the significance of halting unhelpful behaviors. Dr. Phil recommends identifying what is working, what needs to start, and what needs to stop. Acknowledging positive actions, building on strengths, and addressing maladaptive behaviors is crucial for a happy life, while also considering the impact on others.
Shut Down Causes Suicide
If you are not for universal health care, you are okay with people suffering.
Set Point-
Studies have shown that people quickly (within six months) to their normal state of happiness after a significant event. That thing that happened to you that made you depressed, there are lifelong consequences with some things, you will return to how you felt before. The same goes for that wonderful event that was going to … Continue reading Set Point-
Everyone is The Same
Mental illness is just that. An illness. We don’t make fun of a person with cancer. We do not shun them or think them as weird. Mental illness is not the person’s fault.
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