I've had a lot on my mind lately. On top of that, it seems as though there haven't been enough hours in the day to accomplish all that's on my "to-do" list.
Absolutely, I've been pushing myself to the max in recent weeks. And I can feel it mentally, emotionally, and physically. Have you ever been in the midst of such circumstances?... Read more
Anxiety and depression are fast friends. We know that all too well, don't we? And that statement brings some questions to mind (literally).
When we consider the dynamics of anxiety and depression, can presentations along the depression spectrum be generated by anxiety? Can anxiety be triggered by situational or chronic depression? Since... Read more
There's no way on earth we'll have any chance, at all, of successfully managing our disorder if we can't own up to, embrace, and engage that from which we're suffering. And we have to acknowledge that this suffering has legitimate biological and psychological foundations.
If we can't bring ourselves to own our suffering and disease, why... Read more
Let me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life's greatest truths.
Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my children. At least on paper.
I can't tell you... Read more
A friend of mine loves to eat, and his food choices have traditionally been very poor. Over the years he'd become overweight, easily fatigued, and a lot less mobile than he used to be.
Six months ago he had his annual physical. And though he'd always had cholesterol problems, this time around he'd outdone himself. His physician, and wife,... Read more
