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Posts Tagged Learning about depression
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Covid-19 affects the whole world. We can’t hide from what is a global pandemic now. This is my attempt to help others through this very difficult period. I’ve not pushed so hard to come out with a series in less[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some things really are easier said than done. Even with practice, we’re fighting against years of ingrained self-abuse for want of a better phrase. It’s okay to fail at ignoring the critic. And then you have to fight that critic[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I forgot my tablet at home yesterday and that literally wasted my day. I want to post more comics, and stupid mistakes like that don’t help. And then there’s the emerging healthy adult inside me that is saying, Be kinder[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Our inner critics are born of necessity, and occupy and important space in our lives. It can go overboard, just as anything can, and that’s where problems start. But the way to solve any problem is first to recognise what[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Critical Hello
Mar02
One common reaction I get when I talk of my inner critic is always to ignore it, or to get rid of it. The thing is, the inner critic is actually an important part of our mind. It has many[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Voices in the Dark
Feb17
on February 17, 2020
at 7:16 pm
Chapter: Therapy Truths
Characters: Depressed Dave, Psychologist Penny
One interesting thing about therapy is that most of the time, the answers come from ourselves. This highlights how much therapists can only guide us, and provide one size fits all quick fix solutions that will heal mental health problems. Also. Often,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Belief Issues
Jan27
on January 27, 2020
at 5:24 pm
Chapter: Therapy Truths
Characters: Depressed Dave, Psychologist Penny
No matter what is said or done in therapy, sometimes we just can’t. And we need to know that it’s okay. The challenge we’re facing is not one that’s easy, no matter what our brains tell us. It’s not even[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…