Going to a Therapist is a ginormous step in the right direction. If I had known these things before my first appointment I could have saved a lot of time and headaches.
Tag: Depression
How We Use Problem Solving as Protection, and Why It’s a Bad Thing
How An Anxious Childhood Can Make You A Depressed Adult Obsessed With Problem Solving, and What You Can Do About It I grew up a problem solver, and an achiever. Over time, I had grown incredibly afraid of failure, ridicule, or being wrong. This built me into an astute problem solver. A skill which was […]
How Does Mindfulness Work in Daily Life?
What is Mindfulness in Real Life? It sounds great in theory, but how does mindfulness work in daily life? A wide spotlight has been cast over the term mindfulness in recent times. Especially since the beginning of the pandemic, more people have been stumbling across – or deliberately seeking out – this method of mending […]
Setting Goals: A Different Way to Think About It
December is that time of year where we all start thinking about ‘Goals’. The fast approaching New Year comes at us quicker every year, and we rapidly try to define ourselves in an attempt to leave behind the baggage from the previous year.
The Biggest Thing Holding You Back In Life – The Fourth Step
The biggest thing holding you back in life is resentments. Years of built up anger and resentments weigh us down and hold us back. Step 4 is about taking a Personal Inventory, and coming face to face with our own pitfalls
Tips for Waking Up Early Every Day (Without Feeling Terrible)
Waking up early every day is like having a super power. It can even set your day up for major success… The only problem is that waking up early every day SUCKS. How can we do it consistently without feeling terrible? I discuss that topic, and the rules I have set for myself to accomplish […]
Turning Over Control – The 3rd Step
The Third Step is Turning Over Control Turning Over Control, in order to regain control. My name is Anthony, and I am a depression addict. I am on a 12 Step Journey diving deep into my brain’s dependence on my depressive state. The third step of this process is turning some control over to the […]
Does Taking Selfies Help Confidence? Or Make It Worse?
Do Instagram Selfies Help My Confidence? Selfies are an intricate art, and there are levels to the game that I will never understand. Down here at my level, I have to ask – Does taking selfies regularly help my confidence? Or am I doing more damage? I’ve been self-conscious as long as I can remember. […]
Finding a Higher Power – The 2nd Step
The Second Step is Finding a Higher Power How Finding a Higher Power works, without believing in God. My name is Anthony, and I am a depression addict. I am on a 12 Step Journey diving deep into my brain’s dependence on my depressive state. The second step of this process is finding a ‘Higher […]
When Role Models Lead Us Astray
Whether it is an A-list actor, an internet sensation, or an up and coming sports star, our view of ‘famous’ is often glorified. We place their jobs on a pedestal, and forget that they are simple and flawed people like everyone else.