As a mental health professional for over 37 years, one can’t help but notice patterns. Problems may take different forms, but the core issues often fall into just a few categories. Life doesn’t need to be as hard as some … Continue reading
Richard Ruggiero writes: “This Memorial Day think about how we’ve betrayed all the men who fought and died for their beloved America.” I entirely agree. We won’t get out of this mess with false optimism or playing Pollyanna. Sadly, on … Continue reading
Two tragedies associated with Memorial Day: One, they died in service to their country and our Constitution. Two, it was apparently all for THIS. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, … Continue reading
Much is being made in conservative media about how Pete Buttigieg can’t explain why Biden’s regime has only built 8 electric vehicle charging stations. It’s an uphill battle to succeed as a dictator when you’re stupid. First of all, the … Continue reading
I don’t know golf, so I know nothing about him. Another unspecified, sudden illness. Is EVERY case of sudden death in a young, vibrant, successful athletic male really depression, substance abuse or an inexplicable heart attack? Every single case — … Continue reading
Stop calling it “the pandemic.” It was not a pandemic. It was a widespread flu that was particularly bad for the elderly and the ill — in other words, just like any other flu. Hundreds of thousands were going to … Continue reading
I keep reading that supporters of Trump say he’s for “the little man.” In a free country, there are no superior rights for either the “little” or the “big” man. Government protects the rights (i.e., our Bill of Rights) of … Continue reading
The World Health Organization’s (W.H.O.) drive to seal a global pandemic treaty will conclude Friday after weeks of closed-door talks in Geneva, Switzerland. The House Freedom Caucus sent Biden a letter demanding he stand against the W.H.O.’s push for a … Continue reading
“Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important.” True! But maybe not for the reasons you think. If you’re healthy and decent, you view your life as important. Your LIFE is important — … Continue reading
And my Georgia-born mother began telling us about the coming of the Nazi beast, the cattle cars, the gas chambers, and the murder of six million Jews, including babies and children and the lovely Anne Frank. I will always honor … Continue reading
People often ask me how they can find an effective therapist in their area. Of course this gives me a great opportunity to promote my book, “Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (And How to Tell the Difference).” Short of ending this … Continue reading
I’m a huge fan of Ayn Rand. In her famous novel, Atlas Shrugged, she showed what happened if the “men of the mind” — the innovators, the capitalists, the ones who take all the risks and build our prosperity — … Continue reading