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"Cry More, You'll Pee Less"

I'm truly saddened by the number of people who truly have no idea what to do when they are sad. It's really simple..

Emotions as Weapons: Anger and Bullying and Family Violence

A while back I wrote about emotions as weapons.  Unfortunately, I have witnessed a great deal of anger as a form of bullying in the past several months. 

Anger vs. Drama

David Richo, in his book, How to Be an Adult, does a beautiful job of describing the difference between drama and real anger.

Emotions as Weapons: The Case of the Missing Ham

I could hear the screaming from outside of the house.  I stopped and listened for evidence of escalation and/or violence, decided it was just screaming and decided to go do something else until the battle was over.  Aren't the holidays fun?

Finally, Someone Agrees: Anger is Normal

Dr. Ken Eisold, a psychoanalyst writing for Psychology Today states in his article, "Anger and Exercise", "Anger is a normal and adaptive response to an attack or a threat. It has been useful in our evolutionary struggle for survival. The brain detects the danger and the body is aroused and energized to react with fight or flight."

The Opposite of Love is Not Hate

The opposite of being totally consumed by someone you cannot live without is not being totally consumed by someone you can't stand.  The consumption is still there, only inverted.  The opposite of love, therefore, is not hate...

ADHD Medications Do Not Affect School Performance

A recent article on the Child Psychology Research Blog, "ADHD Medications and School Performance" cites a research study which shows that "medication alone may not have a significant impact on" the childrens' school functioning.   

When Childhood Bipolar Disorder - Isn't

I really have a problem with the recent surge in diagnosing children with Bipolar Disorder.  The children I see with this diagnosis are often the victims of serious issues at home, issues which may even include abuse.  Some struggle with PTSD and the mood swings which are inherent in a traumatized individual are attributed to "Bipolar Disorder" and medicated. 

Escaping the Scapegoat Role: Expressing Forbidden Emotions

Another possible way that Scapegoats make themselves targets is by expressing forbidden emotions within a relationship system.

Trauma and Numbing

Survivors of trauma, especially childhood abuse, often use numbing as a technique for dealing with strong or painful emotions.