by Jill Gould | Sep 17, 2020
I was recently asked how one can come to terms with all the suffering and injustice in the world without falling into a deep depression, knowing that there is only so much you can do to change it. Almost every depression I’ve ever experienced came from thoughts like...
by Jill Gould | Jul 16, 2018
Have you ever taken a drug and felt better immediately only to later be told that it takes hours or days or weeks for it to kick in? Did you feel foolish? You shouldn’t. That was just you harnessing the glorious power of the placebo. The placebo effect has...
by Jill Gould | Jun 23, 2018
People who struggle with depression and anxiety often worry that they are “faking it”. Google the question, and you will see over 490,000 results. If you are plagued with these doubts, it is time to let them go. Notice the accusatory tone you are taking...
by Jill Gould | Apr 20, 2018
Do you deserve happiness? I don’t. How do I know? My brain tells me on a regular basis. I always thought that the one thing I could count on was the knowledge that I was a good person. So, of course, when my brain can’t break through my defenses with...
by Jill Gould | Feb 14, 2018
Feelings of worthlessness frequently plague people suffering from depression. Your cognitive distortions ensure it. Don’t engage with the thoughts. For one thing, when you attempt to refute the thoughts, your brain will relentlessly argue and search your entire...
by Jill Gould | Feb 9, 2018
Your brain lies to you on a regular basis. How do we know? Follow the steps in this video: Your thoughts bring on feelings, and your feelings bring on more thoughts. Think them long enough, and they become beliefs. Your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are the...
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