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Seriously, Jerk Brain?!

"Self-preservation is a full-time occupation." – Ani DiFranco

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Year: 2020

Self study

Exploring my own stories that define my beliefs about myself and my values yields insights, some of which are challenging.

career, depression, future, job, mental health, recovery, reflections, research, self image, therapy, work

Paradox

Sometimes, the words aren’t there.

depression, mental health, recovery

Little things

Some of the wisest words I’ve received have come from my children.

depression, mental health, recovery, wisdom

Pangram

My younger daughter’s latest obsession is a word puzzle. It has me thinking about how I change my perspective on who I am and where I am going.

depression, mental health, perspective, puzzles, reframe, word games

Paying attention to attention

The ability to pay attention is what allows human beings to experience life and the world around us. Depression can take that away.

antidepressants, attention span, career, depression, mental health, work

What’s this about a PhD?

At first, getting a PhD seemed like a way to credential myself and expand my professional practice. Now, it’s a lifeline.

behavioral economics, career, depression, future, leadership, mental health, phd, self image

Relapse was not on my bingo card

Hello, Darkness, my old friend.

antidepressants, depression, mental health, PTSD, recovery

Choose your own adventure

I’m embarrassed and ashamed of the fact that I can’t stop internalizing the words and actions of insecure bullies.

anxiety, behavioral economics, career, change, depression, fear, future, jerk brain, mental health, philosophy, recovery, self image

Call for a substitution

Language matters. Words have resonance. Here’s an easy trick to see if you’re being a jerk with what you’re saying.

advice, anxiety, depression, emotional intelligence, inclusion, leadership, mental health, role model, what to say

It is raining and the sun will come out

The first in a series of posts in acknowledgment of Mental Health Awareness Month.

anxiety, depression, mental health, recovery, what to say

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