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Sad vs Depressed
I am not a doctor but.. I recently heard a comment on the difference between being sad and a diagnosis of depression and it made me think. How often do we use depressed when we mean sad? From all accounts a diagnosis of depression infects every aspect of a persons’ life and requires rigorous and long-term treatment. Sadness on the…
Why is everyone so angry??
It will come as no surprise to regular readers to note that I have little patience for, well a lot of things really. I do however try to keep my emotions in check unlike many commentators. I find it surprising and uncomfortable to be in situations where a question or comment will attract a near hysterical response. Cable TV, Twitter…
Martha &Harrison
With all of the commentary lately about gender identity and diversity the story of Martha Stewart and Harrison Ford kind of slid under the radar. Gorgeous photos of Martha on the cover of SI were criticized for the crime of promoting an 80-year-old woman as attractive, even sexy. Alternatively, Harrison was lauded for his recent performance as Indiana Jones with…
“You’ve Got This”
Is this appropriate to say to someone? How do you/we know the mental health state of an individual facing a challenge? Personally, I violently dislike this phrase and don’t use it ever. During the early days of the pandemic, it was used ad nauseum. You’ve got this, we’ve got this etc. just made those of us struggling feel less than,…
Where Is My Tin Hat?
There is much to worry about these days. Listening to the news can send one into a funk or a bunker. It is hard not to dwell on the worst-case scenario and be overwhelmed. The “people of positivity” encourage staying in the moment in order to keep from screaming. Very good advice, difficult to follow. Remember the question so often…