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Category: Life’s a Beach!

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Success Doesn’t Happen in a Moment

Posted on June 28, 2023 by DrHurd

I’ve always liked the saying, “If it were easy, everybody would be doing it.” Sadly, the natural response to that is often, “Well, it must be nice to have… [whatever they resent your having earned].” A successful person doesn’t just … Continue reading →

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Learning New Things is Strength, Not Weakness

Posted on June 27, 2023 by DrHurd

Not every client I see presents with a major crisis. Sometimes a person just needs someone to talk to. But if it’s bothering them, then my job is to try to help them as much as I can. One recent … Continue reading →

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Labeling People is Not a Solution

Posted on June 21, 2023 by DrHurd

A reader of this column emails that her relative, a young woman of 19, has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She asks if it is a valid diagnostic label or just another excuse to justify bad behavior. Psychiatrists define bipolar … Continue reading →

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Life is Not Static

Posted on June 21, 2023 by DrHurd

It’s sad but true, and it happens all the time: A couple gets divorced. There are no kids, and it’s not about money. The problem is that their friends take sides: They shun one of the partners with no explanation. … Continue reading →

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Beware of Those Who Suggest You ‘Get Help’

Posted on June 14, 2023 by DrHurd

A reader emails, “My family has been encouraging my brother to seek psychotherapy for problems we feel that he has, and his doctor agrees with us. My brother is resistant to that, and we can’t understand why he doesn’t see … Continue reading →

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The World Owes You Nothing

Posted on June 13, 2023 by DrHurd

A reader emails, “I have friends who are in relationships and have no qualms about cheating. If I even had a partner, I’d be respectful of him and would never lie. It just doesn’t seem right that they get to … Continue reading →

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Shocker! Self-Interest is Good for Your Mental Health

Posted on June 7, 2023 by DrHurd

People often tell me that they feel used because someone gets something out of being with them. But wait … there’s nothing wrong with self-interest! Every relationship, whether business or personal, needs to be mutually beneficial. However, choosing to intentionally … Continue reading →

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First Take Care of Yourself

Posted on June 6, 2023 by DrHurd

The subject of addiction has been perpetually bogged down in inane political correctness and “feel-good” labels. But no matter how you label it, America is an addictive society. My definition of addiction has grown out of almost 40 years of … Continue reading →

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Playing the Victim is Unhealthy

Posted on May 31, 2023 by DrHurd

Depression, anxiety and anger management get a lot of press, but what about bitterness? Things seem to be looking up for the bitter among us: The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has considered classifying bitterness as a mental disorder. A statistic … Continue reading →

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Excuses Don’t Cut it With Thieves

Posted on May 30, 2023 by DrHurd

The news from some big cities regarding rampant shoplifting is disturbing – even to the point where major stores are closing for good in certain areas. But stealing has been around for a long time, and our seemingly safe Cape … Continue reading →

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Listen Well to Advise Well

Posted on May 24, 2023 by DrHurd

When facing an important decision about relationships and other personal issues, it’s often best to consider your own advice first. After all, who’s better suited to know what’s right for you than … you? Recently, I spoke with a friend … Continue reading →

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A Logical Mind Makes for Clear Memories

Posted on May 23, 2023 by DrHurd

Memory problems are frustrating. People joke about “senior moments” while others worry about the possibility of dementia. Dementia is actually a disease of the brain, but normal memory ultimately has more to do with how you manage (or don’t manage) … Continue reading →

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