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Into the Unknown—What's the Worst That Can Happen?
You dread starting a new job that is very different than the ones you’ve had, like driving to places you haven’t driven before. You may be so scared of the unknown, the new challenges, that you don’t even want to apply for the job.
Know Thy Enemy - When Anxiety Attacks
You are restless. Can’t sleep. Wound up. Keep going like the Energizer Bunny but accomplish nothing. Your mind is either blank or feels like running on a hamster-wheel. Upset stomach and diarrhea is common. You have a sense of urgency but nothing appears to be on the horizon that would demand your attention.
Psychotropic Medication: What a Psychotherapist Wants You to Know
Clients frequently ask me what I think about psychotropic medications: whether they should take them, what kind I would recommend, and so on. So, I thought I'd share a few thoughts on the subject.
Feeling disconnected?
"Life is a strange thing -
Just when you think you've learned how to use it
It's gone."
Am I good enough?
There is much talk about “self-love”, “accept yourself”, and "at peace with yourself".
Why is self-acceptance important?
For Chris(t)’s Sake
I don’t know what goes through the minds of little chicks before their first flight ever, when they are leaving their nests. But I do believe it's true that letting go is crucial for survival.
Forgiving Your Parents: Seeing Them asHuman Beings
Your mother or father could never accept … about you. You were too loud, too smart or dumb; you had a different opinion on something. You were different. You were weird. You demanded too much attention. You disobeyed.
How Does CBT for Depression Work?
You’ve probably heard: “Pain is unavoidable. Suffering is optional.”
When someone breaks your heart – that is pain.
You keep telling yourself months and years later that it was her fault, that you should have said it differently, that you’ll never find another love again – that is suffering.
The Benefits of a Discounted Self-Esteem
If I ask, “What’s the benefits of a low self-esteem?” you may be tempted to snap back with “Nothing”. Low self-esteem is painful. You are hurting. You feel like you are sitting on the sidelines craving while staring at those in the field playing around, getting things done, and enjoying their short time here on earth