Christy Carraway
How to Practice Self-Compassion
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama Compassion is a deep awareness…
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Losing Yourself in The Power of Now: A Book Review
Losing yourself sounds scary, right? In his book, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, that’s exactly what Eckhart…
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What Depression Feels Like: My Story
How does it feel to be depressed? People experience it in different ways. Major Depressive Disorder may cause people to…
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Cabin Fever and the Coronavirus: How to Cope
With the arrival of COVID-19 to the United States, we are being encouraged to practice social distancing. Holed up at…
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Is Suicide Selfish?
Is the act of suicide selfish? A colleague once told me he thought committing suicide was a selfish act. I’ve…
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The Effect of News on Your Mental Health
Do current events bring you down? With smartphones and tablets at our fingertips and a 24 news cycle, it’s nearly…
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Neurotypicals in Love: Why Do They Do That?
Neurotypicals. You’ve been surrounded by them your whole life; and you’ve had to figure out how they function as a…
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The Neurotypical’s Guide To Aspergers Relationships
Romantic relationships are tough enough to begin with, but throw Aspergers into the mix, and you’re dealing with a whole…
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Dig Two Graves: The Psychology of Revenge
The Chinese philosopher, Confucius, wisely stated, “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Fantasizing about revenge…
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The 6 Signs of a Female Sociopath
Conventional wisdom tells us that sociopaths are exclusively male. After all, most depraved criminals spotlighted by the media are men;…
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