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After Psychotherapy

Insights from 30+ years in the profession

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

The Rebelliousness of My Inner “Brat”

A raging child-like part of ourselves may lie at the root of depression and other difficulties.

Published November 1, 2010
Categorized as Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Destinations Tagged Mental health, Psychotherapy, Self-esteem, Self-help

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Published November 1, 2010
Categorized as Points of Departure

Hopeless Problems, Perfect Answers in Bipolar Disorder

Depression may reflect a basic hopelessness about one’s internal damage, where the only “solution” is felt to be a magical one. This dynamic is characteristic of bipolar disorder.

Published October 31, 2010
Categorized as Depression and Bipolar Disorder Tagged Mental health, Psychotherapy, Self-help

Self-Hatred and Self-Criticism

Self-criticism may disguise anger about unmet expectations for ourselves and our lives.

Published October 29, 2010
Categorized as Detours, Self-Esteem and Self-Sabotage Tagged Mental health, Self-esteem, Self-help

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