Many millions of people frequently experience themselves in a pronounced state of unreality, in what can be described as an out-of-body, vague, dreamlike mental-emotional condition. This affliction—known as depersonalization—gets little attention in the media. Yet it is, in … [Read more...] about When Life Becomes Unreal and Dreamlike
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Insight into Gender Identity Disorder
The lives of transgender people and those considering the process are often agonizing. They experience significant distress or impairment concerning their strong desire to transition to the gender other than the one assigned at birth. Many psychiatrists regard their plight … [Read more...] about Insight into Gender Identity Disorder
The Lingering Pain of Old Shame
We have all experienced, like a punch to the gut, old feelings of shame for things that happened long ago. Of course, everyone has committed past blunders or acts of negligence, cowardice, or foolishness. A lot of people hold on to these memories, and they continue to be … [Read more...] about The Lingering Pain of Old Shame
An Unconscious Factor in PTSD
I believe a psychological factor in post-traumatic stress disorder is being overlooked, one that might be a key to treating the painful, debilitating condition. Current treatments involving therapies and medications are not particularly effective, and the disorder is still not … [Read more...] about An Unconscious Factor in PTSD
Terrific Knowledge for Trying Times
My latest book can now be purchased at Amazon.com. It’s an e-book, so you can download it and start reading right away. The 391-page book is titled: Psyched Up: The Deep Knowledge that Liberates the Self. It’s a complete revision of the material on this website. The content … [Read more...] about Terrific Knowledge for Trying Times