Depression following benzodiazepine withdrawal
Mick wrote: I cannot help but feel that my life has been ruined by this withdrawal process. 10 months out and I am in another wave. I have so much brain fog its unreal, as well as many, many many other debilitating symptoms. I lost the person whom I thought that I would marry […]
The Beck Diet Solution
The Beck Diet Solution by Judith S. Beck This time, it’s going to be different. This time, you are going to diet successfully . . . Originally posted 2017-10-30 04:41:55.
Internet addiction?
A reader shares that on occasion they find a new and interesting venue on the internet and end up using it compulsively, wasting a lot of time, and then feeling disgusted with themselves. They believe that if they make a decision to get involved with an internet venue, they can just make a decision to […]
Interview with Dr. Edelstein
We are very pleased to be able to bring you an exclusive, in-depth discussion-interview with San Francisco psychologist, Dr. Michael Edelstein, one of the pioneers of REBT and one of it’s leading proponents today, author of the now-classic “Three Minute Therapy,” and just out Therapy Breakthrough Without further ado, please enjoy “What are you telling yourself? . . […]
Can we sabotage ourselves unconsciously?
A reader asks if we can sabotage ourselves unconsciously Originally posted 2013-05-26 07:21:34.
39 grams of sugar in a can of Coke! Yuck!
Did you know there are 39 grams (9.3 teaspoons) of sugar in this little 12 ounce can of Coke? Yuck! Originally posted 2019-02-02 21:54:25.
We miss Robin Williams
It seems like only yesterday that we were saddened and shocked to learn of the suicide of the national treasure, Robin Williams . . . Originally posted 2014-08-12 19:41:28.
New book on rational drinking!
I am very pleased to remind you of a book by my friends Dr. Michael Edelstein (left) and the late Will Ross (right)*, two people eminently qualified to teach us about how distorted thinking and irrational beliefs lead to excessive, self-destructive behaviors such as alcoholism and drug addictions. Originally posted 2013-01-11 18:53:48.
Ten Pounds of Shit in a Five Pound Bag?
Q: The intense Mr. X writes about a pattern of trying to “put 10 pounds of shit into a five pound bag,” that is, making unrealistic plans, and then feeling frustrated, and anxious about not accomplishing what he set out to do. Sound familiar? Originally posted 2019-01-05 21:41:42.
It is good to think about the future!
How far can you imagine into your future? For those suffering from addictions, alcoholism and depression, only about 9 days! Originally posted 2015-08-30 20:58:55.