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…
Have you ever tried saying something positive to yourself, on a regular basis? To some of us, this is a non issue. In my case, and in many sufferers’ cases, it’s not as simple. When your belief in yourself is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Someone once told me that during periods like this, we need to listen to the ones who love us. It’s so tough though, because the inner voice is always louder, and more believable. I don’t know why I’m loved. I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Unless it’s absolutely necessary, people suffering from depression – depressives! – find it difficult to decide on important things. Oftentimes, we get guilt tripped into making decisions we regret, which makes us feel worse. Either when we can’t keep our[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Back to the therapy room! Sometimes we wonder why we need to fill things in, or do check ins and mood surveys. The reason is because we need facts and numbers even in the midst of subjective moods and feelings.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes, it isn’t worth it – or helpful – to keep up the argument. So sometimes I do get the hush treatment. It’s helpful when I can’t absorb anything.
This still happens. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) helps remove some of the sting of the mental loops but they’re difficult to get out of. In conversation it’s easy to fall into the loops and not be able to see past[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is really the heart of the problem. Knowing versus feeling. And feeling leads to believing. And the problem is the heart. I love language play.
Yup. I suck. Nothing you say will convince me otherwise. No, really. Even if you force me to listen, I won’t be able to accept it in my heart. My wife and our best friend gets frustrated with this. It’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…