The Nightmare Force Field
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Mom did not fix my night terrors. She build support structures around me, and then let me use them to fix my problem.
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You Don't Look Depressed
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“The individual must be experiencing five or more symptoms during the same 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms should be either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure.”
Read MoreTreat Your Thoughts as Honored Guests
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The question I wish I was asked at fifteen is: could your depression be nicer to you if you learn to be nice to it?
Read MoreHow to Make Stress Your Friend
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Kelly McGonigal first introduced me to the possibility that I could make use of my overactive stress response
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Why Getting Nervous Around Bunches of People Makes Sense
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I abhorred crowds. Now I tolerate them. Why the former and how did I arrive at the latter?
Read MoreNormalcy Restored
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Compared to my state of extreme exhaustion at the end of January in 2017, I am a few notches above neutral and in no danger of falling into the blues.
Read MoreMorning Cold Showers
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Lately, my morning mood has trended toward destitution. Here’s a low-tech tool that helps.
Read MoreMy Curious Lack of Anxiety in Public Speaking
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Though my body was on the stage in the marvelous Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, my mind took a walk through my apartment.
Read MoreTravel Thoughts, Stoic Challenge Fail, and Grief
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“In the event of a significant life event, things will feel overwhelming. Always take care of yourself first so that you may safely take care of others.”
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