Throwback Thursdays - Evolutionary Psych
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On Thursdays I will examine our evolutionary past to see what I really need to be happy. Hopefully, my research and will help you do the same.
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Interview on The Fred Opie Show
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Holidays days and winter can be a struggle for many people. I shared Gordon’s stories in an attempt to share the message that there is help for those with depression.
Read MoreTuesdays in the Toolkit
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Mirror Therapy is a potent, introspective tool. I like to have a mirror directly in front of me, and one off to the side. This allows me to speak to myself, and also catch side glances of my reactions along my periphery. The first time I tried this, I spoke to myself from two drastically different perspectives - the depressed me, and the “normal” me.
Read MoreMondays with Marcus
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The more I study mental illness and the structure of the brain, the more I am enticed about how the mind thinks. I know from experience that I can train my mind to recognize distorted thoughts, and take action to think differently, but I have been unable to discern a guiding framework. I have many tools, but where is my toolbox?
Read MoreMy Deepest Fear
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Would my illness be as serious today if I had gotten treated younger, if I had entered therapy sooner, if I had learned coping strategies earlier?
Read MoreHow to Talk to (your family member, friend, coworker)
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Imagine if I lose a leg, and my friend kicks my stump in the middle of a conversation. I would be indignant, and he would no longer be my friend. My friends, family, and coworkers do not know if some off-hand comment will kick my invisible stump. We tiptoe around mental illness because we do not know if what we say will cause more damage. That is the unique dilemma of mental illness compared to physical illness.
Read MoreVirtues of the Whiteboard
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In my free time, I will be exploring more about Stoic philosophy, and how it can be applied to modern living and my permanent recovery from mental illness.
For my blog, each Wednesday I will share some of my whiteboard, and we’ll see if we make any discoveries, together.
Read MoreShades of Grey: Perceiving Nuance in an Increasingly Binary Society
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I invite you to adopt a depressed mindset, and examine something or someone that bothers you. Then step back, squint, refocus, and see if you can find a more nuanced perspective. You will realize that this black and white thinking is a complete crock.
Read MorePause Points
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These are moments where you can take a breath and take stock of your situation. In games, these are built into the experience - timeouts, quarter breaks, halftime, weather delays. Pause points exist in daily life, but it takes work to identify ones that are meaningful to you.
Read MoreHow to Give Your Phone a Lobotomy
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The smartphone is the fire of our generation, but if we do not set some limits; we will inevitably burn ourselves.
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