A Wave reader in West Ocean City writes:   Dear Dr. Hurd, As a mother of three, I was delighted with last week’s article [Lying Can Be Hazardous to your Mental Health, 4/5/06]. I have tried to impress on … Continue reading →

I received some interesting responses to my recent article about ‘feeling good’ being a primary goal in life. The majority of your comments centered on the role that friends, family and even TV news programs play in making us feel … Continue reading →

On online ‘screening quiz’ at psychcentral.com suggests that concern about fire or burglary in your home, catching a disease or inadvertently causing harm to a loved one could be signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Some sort of attention to … Continue reading →

Barely a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask, ‘how you’re feeling.’ Given all this concern, it seems like ‘feeling good’ should be the primary goal of our human experience. But in fact it’s not. Wait ‘ before you turn … Continue reading →

Champagne, eggnog and too many cocktail wieners can sometimes result in some pretty outlandish New Year’s resolutions. You have to admit that it’s a little tricky to ‘say what you mean and mean what you say’ when you’re trying to … Continue reading →

In the quiet moments of this holiday time, it can be helpful to stand back and take a look at what’s important (and not so important) in your life. In fact, this sort of self-reflection can and should be a … Continue reading →

‘The holidays are so stressful! Shopping is such a chore!’ I hear this from so many people, especially those with large families. Does it really have to be that way? Well, there is an alternative. It may be shocking, but … Continue reading →

In AMC’s award-winning TV series Mad Men, the lead character Don Draper — a man with deep internal conflicts and significant character flaws — starts to write down his thoughts and reflections about people and events in his daily life. … Continue reading →

Holiday festivities can often include increased time with family and friends. For many, this can be enjoyable and satisfying, but this increased interaction can also bring frustration over (or questions about) the rationale behind what a person says or does. … Continue reading →

Feeling anxious or uneasy? A persistent feeling of anxiety can sometimes stem from nothing more than mental conflict brought about by the presence of two or more contradictory ideas. You might not even be aware that the feelings are being … Continue reading →

Of all the things that people bring up in my office, one of the most frequent subjects is money. There are as many ways to deal with finances as there are individuals involved. One of those ways is to maintain … Continue reading →

A reader in Ocean View writes that her 22-year-old son graduated from college in May and has returned home to live. She loves having him there, but she also realizes that he needs to get on with his life. He … Continue reading →