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5 Values That Reduce Anxiety
Practical life lessons often echo the principles of modern positive psychology research. A single meaningful responsibility can anchor us during times of deep depression and anxiety. Playfulness and gentle humor can defuse family conflict and foster inner peace. "A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother." Most of us have heard this saying and laughed.
5 Values That Reduce Anxiety
Practical life lessons often echo the principles of modern positive psychology research. A single meaningful responsibility can anchor us during times of deep depression and anxiety. Playfulness and gentle humor can defuse family conflict and foster inner peace. "A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother." Most of us have heard this saying and laughed.
What I Learned From My Cat, a Meow Is Not Always a Meow
Pogo Source: Image by Kim Lampson The word Meow has two syllables: Me-Ow. Pogo was a quiet cat until about three years ago. She became increasingly vocal, especially late at night and first thing in the morning. She would follow me and meow. It was not a quiet, gentle meow; it was loud and high-pitched. The meow made me shiver, like fingers on a chalkboard. I told her to stop. It did not work. But I continued with my requests, reaching a crescendo that almost matched hers.
Does Losing Weight Mean Losing Your Marriage?
Significant sudden weight loss can stress a relationship. There is no warning on GLP-1 drugs about relationship distress. Some believe a higher body weight can protect them from unwanted attention or from cheating. Couples counseling should be prescribed along with GLP-1 drugs. It was Christmas Eve – I was wrapping presents and helping Santa Claus. No wonder I did not see this thought-provoking article by New York Times writer, Lisa Miller.
Thin Is Back With a Vengeance
Sadly, there may be a new eating disorder brewing related to GLP-1 drugs. Celebrities and influencers are captivated with weight loss drugs. Voices promoting acceptance of a body at any weight or size are quieter now. The idea that “Thin is in” arose with the Twiggy era in the 1960s. It was about this time that the saying, “You can never be too rich or too thin,” became popular and was repeated by celebrities such as the Duchess of Windsor, Joan Rivers, and Truman Capote.
When Do You Tell Your Lover Your Secret?
The timing of sharing secrets with your partner matters. Secrets create distance in a love relationship. People often are afraid to share things that make them vulnerable. Cole and Cara had been dating for six months. Cara knew he was getting serious. They had been exclusive after the third date. Things had moved quickly. She had never felt this way about anyone before and wanted to spend the rest of her life with Cole. They had talked for hours and shared everything—well, almost everything.
When Do You Tell Your Lover Your Secret? - Kim Lampson Ph.d
Cole and Cara had been dating for six months. Cara knew he was getting serious. They had been exclusive after the third date. Things had moved quickly. She had never felt this way about anyone before and wanted to spend the rest of her life with Cole. They had talked for hours and shared everything—well, almost everything. She had a secret. She hated her body, but that was not all; she did things when she ate too much—no one knew, but she either took laxatives or made herself throw up.
Realistic Expectations Can Reduce Your Negative Thoughts
When expectations are high or unrealistic and there is a big gap between these expectations and reality, the gap is often filled with depression and discouragement. The negative thinking that frequently results can lead to immobilization and loss of momentum. I am reflecting on the wisdom of my father, a constructive and realistic view of key aspects of life.
Do Kindness and Forgiveness Help Eating Disorder Recovery?
A supportive partner can help their partner with a structured exercise called 'The Aftermath of a Behavior.' Self-contempt erodes self-esteem and creates distance in relationships. Self-forgiveness opens the door to connection, repair, and recovery. Couples therapy can help relationships affected by eating disorders.
Do Kindness and Forgiveness Help Eating Disorder Recovery? - Kim Lampson Ph.d
(This is the last post in the series about Ana and Jacob.) Eating disorder behaviors often evoke criticism or contempt from both the person who used the behavior (self-directed) and their partner (toward the person with the eating behavior). Just like contempt is sulfuric acid for a marriage (Gottman, 2024), it is sulfuric acid for the person who just used a behavior. It hurts and erodes self-esteem. Dr. Lee entered the room. There was tension in the air. Ana looked nervous.
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