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After Psychotherapy

Insights from 30+ years in the profession

Category: Points of Departure

The basic emotional issues that drive us, and their implications for the most common psychological problems: depression, anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, etc.

How Fear of Disintegration Gives Rise to Anxiety Symptoms and Panic Attacks

The fear of disintegration often lies behind anxiety symptoms and panic attacks; it may also be involved in ptsd symptoms.

Published December 12, 2010
Categorized as Anxiety, Points of Departure, Unbearable Emotion Tagged Anxiety

What ’10 Signs of Depression in Men’ Won’t Tell You

A list of the ten most important signs and symptoms of depression, including some advice about how to make the most effective use of online resources for depression.

Published December 8, 2010
Categorized as Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Points of Departure, The Medicalization of Mental Health Tagged depression, Psychotherapy, Self-help, signs of depression

What We Mean When We Use the Word ‘Love’

We use the word “love” to describe a number of different emotional experiences. A closer look at those uses can shed light on the varieties of love and how much actual regard they entail for a separate person.

Published November 14, 2010
Categorized as Love and Hatred, Points of Departure, Relationship Issues Tagged Mental health, Psychotherapy, Relationship Issues, Self-help

Hatred and Anger as Glue

Outbursts of rage and anger may reflect an underlying fear of psychological disintegration.

Published November 4, 2010
Categorized as Anxiety, Defense Mechanisms, Love and Hatred, Points of Departure Tagged Anxiety, Psychotherapy, Trauma

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Published November 1, 2010
Categorized as Points of Departure

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