Malls as dopamine factories
I have been thinking about shopping malls as “dopamine factories.” Neon and other bright, colorful, “noisy” stimuli dopamine neurons . . . Originally posted 2017-02-07 07:36:45.
A cat has CLAWS on it’s PAWS, but a comma has pause on it’s clause!
A reader brings up some interesting questions about depression and other problems following withdrawal from dependence on benzodiazepines (related to Valium) even seven months after discontinuing use. He says that he has “PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)” Although this is a BIG subject, and although my response is necessarily fairly “global” and general, there are, I […]
Is drinking alcohol rational?
We were discussing whether the use of alcohol is (ever) rational, and it resulted in the following rant on my part. Excuse me if my bias is showing just a wee tad! Originally posted 2013-02-15 18:41:00.
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.