the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (rDLPFC), is responsible for suppressing that retrieval process. Cairney and his colleagues hypothesized that sleep deprivation impairs the rDLPFC’s ability to “slam the breaks” on the retrieval
In this podcast (episode #480) and blog, I talk about why falling in love with your emotions is one of the best things you can do to improve your mental health! As you have heard me say many times before, we cannot run from or suppress our emotions. We
Some people are so affected by other people's unhappiness that just seeing this sadness makes them unhappy. This is why they react by making positive comments. However, the ability to live with our emotions is essential. Suppressing or avoiding them does not solve anything. In fact, trying to...
"Why Good People Do Bad Things" is a powerful inquiry into the hidden forces that drive us to commit unbelievableacts of self-sabotage and self-destruction. We've all heard the stories; they show up on the evening news, on the front pageof newspapers, and as headlines in the weekly tabl...
Now, I realize that my young self’s understanding of one of these emotions was very wrong: Anger is not poison; it's fuel. Source: Shutterstock/Maria Symchych Anger is an emotion, not a behavior First, let’s bring some light to an often misunderstood concept: Anger is no...
Feelings of guilt and shame are common with mental health issues that feature negative emotions and perceptions. Depression can be a disorder of its own, or it might be a part of a bigger picture, like trauma. It can make you feel like self-harming is a good coping skill, like you dese...
The financial and emotional toll of living as a “Nice Guy” is far greater than most men realize—until it’s too late. The silent cost of being agreeable, avoiding conflict, and suppressing your needs, while easier upfront, often leads to broken trust, lost respect, and relationships that...
“I know you’re irritated that your hands are messy and half your popsicle is gone. I get it! You’re angry.” Naming the feelings behind bigtantrumsis one of the best ways to quell them. Instead of suppressing emotions, it alleviates them through acknowledgment and empathy. ...
Bernard is dissatisfied with the society of the World Statebecause he wants to feel strong emotions. This makes him different from John and Helmholtz, who want to find truth and beauty. Bernard is not seeking something bigger than himself. He seeks intense experiences because they make him feel...
suggested that compassion and acceptance be cultivated as both the client and practitioner sit with such painful private events, acknowledging instances when the negative thoughts and emotions hinder engagement in values-consistent action. This is challenging in practice due to the aversive nature of ...