i recently started reading william zinsser’s on writing well, and the last chapter i read was on unity. normally, when i write, i have a tendency to mix “i,” “you,” and “we” liberally. a point that zinsser’s was making that i thought made a lot of sense if that using so many forms can confuse the readers.
with that in mind, i incorporated a lot of those ideas in my latest psychology today piece, “combating the stigma of depression”. ( Read more )
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Apr
30
the impudence of “you”
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Apr
02
sad & glad about depression
so here’s my latest psychology today piece: “the sad & the glad about depression and suicide“. it’s the first of a 3-part piece. the overall theme will be working to break the stigma associated with depression and suicide. ( Read more )
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Oct
20
letter to my body
here’s my latest piece on psychology today:
letter to my body
it is a letter that i wrote during my stay at the eating disorder treatment facility remuda ranch.
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Aug
27
the courage to ask for help
ok, my latest psychology today piece is up:
“the courage to ask for help”
What four-letter word can be the most difficult to say?
Help.
Living in a society that prides itself on self-sufficiency, the idea of asking for help can often be daunting. You mean admit that I can’t handle everything that comes my way? Not a chance! The ability, though, to ask for help can sometimes be life saving and the inability to do so can lead to many unnecessary consequences.
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