Most people say they want less drama in their life. Yet, from the outside looking in, we observe other people repeatedly making life choices that keep strapping them into the roller coaster ride. What does it mean to be obsessed with drama? Although I no longer drink alcohol, I was a heavy drinker for a […]
Is There an Upside to Anger?
If you could wave a magic wand and remove all your anger, would you? In my clinical experience, I hear a lot of people say they would like to be less angry. At the same time, many of these people resist concrete steps that would actually reduce their anger. How do you benefit from your anger? Do […]
Do You Suffer from Time Traveling Disorder?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Fear and anger are at the core of every negative human emotion, thought and behavior. Depression and anxiety. Financial worries. Relationship struggles and family drama. Health issues, aging and various addictions. Each of these comes down to one of two things: Fear of someone taking something from you in the future. Anger toward someone […]
Halloween – A Thrill from the Scare
Halloween reminds us that we like to scare ourselves. We like to watch horror movies, visit haunted houses. These imaginary scares give us a thrill because our bodies don’t fully recognize they are imaginary. “Surviving” a pretend haunted house, so far as your body is concerned, is a lot like surviving a real shark attack. […]
