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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" is the major school of thought for assisting with Mental Health and Fitness in the world today. It arose out of the work of Aaron T Beck and, in terms of ancient philosophy it has some connection to the Stoics. The block-buster mega hit New York T…

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Curiosity

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I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. —Albert Einstein Benefits of Curiosity The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny…' —Isaac Asimov If some rich investor back in the day wa…

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d-i-d

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**Dissociative identity disorder.** terminology DO NOT RELY ON THESE DEFINITIONS This is a snapshot of terminology which is evolving quickly -- meanings of these terms will change, certainly some of these may become harmful and can be put behind a content shield, many new word…

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Default Mode Network

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If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. THE DEFAULT MODE NETWORK OF THE BRAIN is a bunch of highways you've built inside your brain, where traffic flows all the time, whether you're daydreaming or focused on a task. It is within thi…

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Hind-sight pollution

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Diesel Coal Power Station Pollution is pollution caused by a Diesel Coal Power Station. Hind-sight pollution is pollution of reason caused by the presence of hindsight. Betting on a race after the podium presentation is neither a game of skill or chance. - "What they should have …

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Hypergraphia

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The uncontrollable urge to write excessively. One of the symptoms of Geschwind Syndrome. Graphomania, a related though less specific term. In meetings, where people talk and talk and say nothing, and waste your time and have no consideration for anyone but themselves, I am alw…

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Insomnia (and its cures)

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From the Latin "somnis," (meaning ‘sleep’), and the Latin prefix "in" (meaning ‘not’), the word means an inability to sleep, specifically difficulty getting to sleep and difficulty staying asleep. Insomnia, and poor sleep patterns can bring down your entire life. Sleep deprivati…

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Protective Factors for Mental Health

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I am not a professional at this, but I just wanted to list and discuss some well known protective factors for mental health. Answer this quick questionnaire: - Did you get a good night's sleep last night? - Do you see your friends often enough? - Do you have any enjoyable hobbi…

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Stoic

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Stoicism is a branch of philosophy with very ancient roots. See also - A Stoic Reader…

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Tachysensia - Fast Feeling

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When I was a child I had a fever My hands felt just like two balloons Now I've got that feeling once again I can't explain, you would not understand — lyrics to “comfortably numb”, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters No Other names - Todd's syndrome - Lilliputian hallucinations - Dy…

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Targeted Individuals

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{99c0749c-fc92-9cf7-6c4e-ce49d06b5d2e} External references (disregard) - Mind Games: The Tortured Lives of ‘Targeted Individuals’ Thousands of people think that the government is using implanted chips and electronic beams to control their minds. They are desperate to prove they…

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Test Yourself

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A series of tests, quizzes, or self-assessments you can take. - Anxiety and Depression Checklist - Burns Depression Checklist - ADHD Psychcentral, ADHD: 3 minute test - Totally ADD test - ADHD Self Test for Women and Girls — "This self-test is not intended to diagnose or to repla…

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The 32 People You Meet In Heaven, Hell and Everywhere Else

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Consider the The Big Five Personality Traits, i.e. - Openness to experience (inventive/curious vs. consistent/cautious) - Conscientiousness (efficient/organized vs. easy-going/careless) - Extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved) - Agreeableness (friendly/compassion…

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Tolerance for Boredom and Pain

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we zigzag our way through the boredom and pain —pink floyd: pigs on the wing, Animals To live a successful life you may need to specifically train yourself to tolerate boredom and pain. Note that *tolerance* is different to *sensitivity* . People who have great endurance are n…

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Toxic Positivity

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"Cheer up!"…

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Yerkes-Dodson Stress Curve

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The "Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal" is an extremely useful concept -- provided a few modifications are made to it. - Firstly, it's not a law. It's a theory. - Second, it's not a symmetrical curve. Breakdown happens. - Third, there is no zone which is "optimal." Life is trickier th…

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