“Injunctions to ‘‘think positively’’ are pervasive in North America.

Self-help books, television shows, and loved ones advise thinking positively when one faces a challenge or is unhappy.

Yet research continually indicates that, for certain people, positive self-statements may be not only ineffective, but actually detrimental.” (Wood et al., 2009).

Humans with binge eating disorders in this study had lower sensitivity to dopamine, often known as the ‘pleasure chemical’.

This lower sensitivity may result from too much indulgence, which is caused by habit circuitry gone awry.

Awe thoroughly brings us into the present moment, and then expands that moment while installing a profound sense of well-being at the same time.

That’s awesome!

Forest therapy, also known as forest bathing or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a deliberate practice which involves immersing oneself into forest setting, for the directed purpose of improving one’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

The obvious fact is this…we need to learn more about the healthy manifestations of narcissism.

That requires us to avert our attention from the toxic, swampy end of the spectrum… which seems to attract our gaze like a car wreck.

The ultra-brief hack can help identify an anxiety problem quickly.

Almost 20%. of humans who visit their doctor have an anxiety disorder, research finds.

And just 2 questions are often enough to suggest there is a problem that needs to be addressed…

The personality trait of neuroticism – perhaps better understood as “negative emotionality” is a major risk factor of major depression.

This study explains that this occurs because levels of neuroticism are, for the most part, an index of their genetic susceptibility of a client to to clinical depression.

This Self-Destructive subtype of Borderline Personality disorder is marked by a heightened propensity for engaging in behaviors that pose significant risks to their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Understanding the volatile nature and velocity of self-destructive behaviors in humans suffering with this subtype of Borderline Personality Disorder is essential for effective diagnosis, treatment, and support.

The impulsive subtype of BPD is characterized by sudden, rash, impulsive actions and decisions.

Humans with this subtype may engage in reckless behaviors without fully considering the consequences, ranging from mundane issues such as tying one on, to reckless driving, and, of course, unsafe sexual practices.

Some humans with Borderline Personality Disorder have the Discouraged features subtype.

These poor souls endure chronic feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and pessimism.

The discouraged type of BPD presents distinctive set of challenges as they attempt to navigate their relationships, self-perception, and emotional regulation.

Within the spectrum of Borderline Personality Disorder, the Petulant subtype represents a distinct manifestation with its unique set of symptoms and challenges.

I think my first ex-wife could have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder with the Petulant subtype.

So exploring its clinical features, diagnostic criteria, potential causes, and treatment options, is a walk down memory lane for me…

Rituals for one human, can and do matter.

But you make it happen, the “product” may be either a variable, or a constant because ritual is driven by your direct, personal sense of meaning.