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To think that 150 years ago, it was considered a wonder that a letter could be delivered in just ten days by way of horseback. Now, we can put up news from across the world, receive a text message in the matter of seconds, and video chat with our loved ones on minute electronic devices
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I envy those who can tap into the right side of their brain. It boggles my mind looking at paintings, reading stories/poetry, or listening to song lyrics. I ponder where the creator’s mind was at the time they crafted their masterpiece. It never ceases to amaze me that this stranger opened the door to the
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It has been a stressful week. My usual go-to coping skill is distraction. I will do everything in my power to keep busy. Idle time equals time to think. I was like the Energizer Bunny except there I was a point I would not keep going. This coping strategy only worked for so long. Sooner or
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I dread late nights. I am not talking about the late nights where you get home late after a long night of fun. I mean the ones where you are laying in bed for four hours straight staring at the ceiling in the midst of an existential crisis. You tried going to bed at your
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Being the critical thinker that I am, I decided to engage in a short-term experiment. As I have shared in previous entries, doctors are treating me for chronic pain and fatigue that they believed to associated with fibromyalgia. During the second half of July and beginning of August, I spent a lot of time in
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There are three primary communication styles – passive, aggressive, and assertive. Passive- Common names for these individuals are “doormats,” “people pleasers,” “teacher’s pet,” “the nice guy,” “the quiet type,” or “doormat.” A popular example of a passive person might be “The Dude” from The Big Lebowski , “Andy” from The 40-Year-Old Virgin, or “Dave Buznik” from Anger Management. They
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I always found the quiet of the night to be the most peaceful, and also my most productive hours. It was void of distraction. Nighttime allowed my mind to finally have its moment to shine alongside the moonlit glow. However, the next morning was often full of regret. I have been a night owl going
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A few days ago, I was getting to know a new client during an initial session. Usually, the first session or two is getting to understand the primary issues and identifying treatment goals. While he was talking, I easily picked up on the theme of setting high expectations for himself. When I asked him how
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With every entry I post, I input a minute piece of myself. It helps me to write about the experience. Today is no different. Every few weeks, I find myself falling backwards into a depressive funk. Sometimes there is a specific trigger, and other times it just slaps me across the face like a ton
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