Q: A relative of mine, a young woman of 19, has been diagnosed with ‘bipolar disorder.’ Is this a valid diagnostic label or simply another excuse? [Note: ‘Bipolar Disorder’ is the psychiatric term for mood instability, characterized by vacillations between … Continue reading
A reader emails that she has successfully reduced her cigarette intake from 22 to only 6 a day. Now she’s stuck, and asks for advice on how to end the habit altogether. Well, dear reader, your mistake was setting a … Continue reading
The economy is in the tank, and it will keep tanking. Republicans are unable to do anything about it, and Obama is unwilling because his ideology of socialism comes first. Still, he’s favored to win in 2012. Why is this? … Continue reading
Q: Dr. Hurd, in a prior column, you wrote the following: ‘People are the authors of their own destiny, for better or worse. Let’s be honest. Wasn’t it this idea that religion was designed to extinguish?’ Could you elaborate? A: … Continue reading
The following is an excerpt from Dr. Hurd’s new book, Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (And How to Tell the Difference). The book is available in Kindle e-book format through Amazon.com, and autographed copies may be purchased at this web site. Not … Continue reading
Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again. — Andre Gide
Q: Is arrogance the opposite of modesty? A: First, we have to define “arrogance.” Merriam-Webster dictionary defines arrogance as, “an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions.” The definition I prefer is: Arrogance … Continue reading
I bought your book “Grow Up America!” and just finished reading it. That book opened my mind to things I knew weren’t right in others’ behaviors, what appeared socially acceptable, etc., and questioning myself and the guilt, sacrificing, and suffering thing. … Continue reading
The bum to the rich doctor: “You think Jesus loves you more just because you’ve got money?” The rich doctor to the bum: “No. Do you think Jesus loves you more because you don’t? If you want to believe there’s … Continue reading
Critics are saying that Obama must display “leadership.” So far, he has failed to do so, they claim. This is true enough. But what exactly is leadership? Leadership implies a direction. The person we call “leader” is leading us towards … Continue reading
Your article “The Arrogant Prince”, is undoubtedly, the most accurate and descriptive assessment of Barack Obama and his disasterous administration, that I have read. You understand this inept narcissist and his ruinous agenda, like few others. You are correct in … Continue reading
Q: Dear Dr. Hurd, I am going through a difficult divorce. It’s not about money, and we have no kids. It’s about friends. Many of our friends are shunning one or the other of us, with no reason or explanation. … Continue reading