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The Good – and Bad – Psychological Effects of Humor

Posted on September 22, 2020 by DrHurd

“Many a truth is said in jest.” Sounds nice, but where does joking end, and emotional abuse begin? One of the most common complaints I hear about people from family members or friends is that, “She pretends that she’s joking, … Continue reading →

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Five Hints for Making Your Second Career a Reality

Posted on September 16, 2020 by DrHurd

A surprising number of newly retired people I see in my office are stressed over what they’re going to do with themselves. Some tell me that they’re not qualified for the jobs they want, and others aren’t interested in the … Continue reading →

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We Change ONLY If We Want To

Posted on September 15, 2020 by DrHurd

Today’s endless publicity about criminal acts is inevitably accompanied by some of the victims commenting publicly that they “hope someone will put the criminal on a better track.” In fact, research over the years has exposed the fallacy of such … Continue reading →

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Money Follows Love of What You Do

Posted on September 9, 2020 by DrHurd

A Delaware Coast Press reader sent me an interesting email. He had asked his family doctor what she would do if she suddenly had millions of dollars. Would she still work? Would she stop working?  The doctor said she would … Continue reading →

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Predatory Behavior Can’t be ‘Cured’ by Popping a Pill

Posted on September 8, 2020 by DrHurd

Barely a day goes by without reading about some high-profile celebrity in trouble. Examples include the infamous Harvey Weinstein, as well as House of Cards’ star, Kevin Spacey. Such celebrities faced charges of sexual wrongdoing, and were given a pause … Continue reading →

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How to Tell If Your Relationship is the Problem

Posted on September 2, 2020 by DrHurd

It’s easy to lose perspective when you have doubts about your relationship. But sometimes a temporary setback can be mitigated by asking yourself one question: “Does my relationship/marriage make my life better than it otherwise would be?” In other words, … Continue reading →

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Self-Help Doesn’t Always Help

Posted on September 1, 2020 by DrHurd

This may sound strange coming from a therapist, but I’m perpetually disgusted with the majority of self-help babble in bookstores or worse yet on daytime TV. My gripe is with the emphasis on “how to.” “How to” I feel better. … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons Why Some Teens are Anxious All the Time

Posted on August 26, 2020 by DrHurd

Writing at Psychology Today, psychotherapist Amy Morin offers some reasons why teenagers seem more anxious nowadays.  But do we actually know teens are more anxious than ever? And more anxious compared to when? Like so many things in print, we … Continue reading →

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There are No Mysteries When it Comes to Therapy

Posted on August 25, 2020 by DrHurd

Rarely does a day go by then somebody doesn’t say, “Can you help me?” Well, yes … and no. A good therapist can help you identify your beliefs, what behaviors you choose to exhibit, and whether those choices and beliefs … Continue reading →

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Victim-Think Leads to Bitterness

Posted on August 19, 2020 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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When You Can’t Get Past the Mourning

Posted on August 18, 2020 by DrHurd

A Delaware Wave reader writes that her father died almost 18 years ago. She considers herself fully recovered, but when something reminds her of him, the feelings come rushing back. She asks me if she needs medication to keep her … Continue reading →

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Real-Speak Better Than Psycho-Speak

Posted on August 12, 2020 by DrHurd

Events over the past few years have demonstrated that how we say things can change our view of them. For example, a parent recently told me that her son “has anger issues.” Her comment referred to an unexplained, and frankly … Continue reading →

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