I'm sure everyone is already aware of this, but for those that may have missed it, the upcoming latest version of the Psychiatric Bible that is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, will be available for perusal (and feedback!) at the official homepage for the DSM VAfter April 20th, 2010, feedback will apparently no longer be ( Read more... )

As I'm re-upping my Psycho-Babble proficiency, I'm coming across quite a few memes that I am finding anywhere from "interesting" to "intriguing" to "inspiring." All emphasis is mine, for my own reasons. I'm going to post them here in my LJ primarily for my own reference, but feel free to comment or do your own free-associations on these posts ( Read more... )

Whenever I feel frustrated with something, I often feel as if I'm facing a corner crying about my situation, turning my back on a dimly lit warehouse full of the literally countless Tools that I've collected over my lifetime ( Read more... )

The always inspiring ineffabelle has allowed me to C&P her excellent post from yesterday. It's as informative as it is thought-provoking, and I think it's something that should be spread, so I'm doing so. I've written about many of the topics in here, but much of it is either new or great reminders. I only wish I had written it (although I have been rather ( Read more... )

I've decided that I'm no longer going to Keep my Pet Peeves. I'm going to let them Go and be Free, hopefully finding a happy home with someone else who wishes to Adopt them, Keep them, and Care for them (as so many Activists do--thanks, guys!). Because I just really don't have the Room in my Life to continue to tend to their Needs and give them ( Read more... )

As there are 2 Paths to Happyness--Acceptance & Change--there are also 2 primary Paths (poles?) to Successful Change. I originally called these the "2 Paths to NeuroLogickal ReInForcement," but I really think they are pretty applicable across the board in the field of "Change," particularly intrapersonal Change:

Trauma* &
RepetitionSimply put, ( Read more... )

What follows is a C&P from here. I'm reposting it in its entirety because I think it's so important. Most emphasis is all mine ( Read more... )

I know many of you reading this are "Survivors" of various traumas, catastrophes, tragedies, etc. I know I am. I'm going to talk about some very personal processes that I've undergone, and leave it in an unlocked post--because I think more people might find some inspiration in the Trail I've blazed for myself (maybe not). Feel free to link ( Read more... )

I just came across one of my favorite Creations, and having seen more than a few of my friends struggling with Happyness lately, I thought it might be of some Help to someone. I certainly like to remind my self of this on occasion, as well. And some of you may not have ever seen this before. Enjoy!


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I'm sure you've at least heard of all of them, but if there are any you're not familiar with, you should go check out The Ten Most Revealing Psych Experiments. And then remember that, if you're a human being, you are also capable (if not prone) to behave in similar ways, in similar circumstances. Kinda humbling, eh?