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Perk up your memory with some simple techniques

Posted on August 2, 2006 by d3admin

My therapy office is exactly eleven steps from the waiting room. About a minute ago, I found myself standing, dumbfounded, in the waiting room—utterly oblivious as to WHY I went out there in the first place. Whatever my perfectly good … Continue reading →

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Beware of the dangers of “Vacation Syndrome!”

Posted on July 26, 2006 by d3admin

This article originally appeared in the August 24, 2005 issue of The Wave. It is being reprinted in response to your many kind requests. It applies no less now than it did a year ago. ‘I’m on vacation! I’m going … Continue reading →

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The magic and mystery of our nighttime flights of fantasy

Posted on July 19, 2006 by d3admin

Dreams. They have mystified and captivated us throughout history. We spend almost six years of our lives—2,100 days—in the shadowy world of dreams. They have predicted events, started wars, and resolved major business and personal decisions. But, because of the … Continue reading →

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Road rage: a disease, or just really bad manners?

Posted on July 12, 2006 by d3admin

There you are, taking a leisurely mid-summer drive through Ocean City (let’s say, trying to make a left turn’anywhere), when suddenly’Road Rage! More than just another media catch phrase, road rage now describes the most recent ‘disease’ to be foisted … Continue reading →

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Laughter really is the best medicine!

Posted on July 5, 2006 by d3admin

Whenever the subject of my profession comes up, people invariably make jokes about being ‘crazy’ or ‘insane.’ I know they’re just trying to be funny, but the consistency of this reaction troubles me, because psychology is so much more than … Continue reading →

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What’s next after the kids move out? (DE Wave)

Posted on June 28, 2006 by d3admin

‘Empty Nest Syndrome.’ What a great name! But, despite the cute avian overtones, numerous websites and support groups devote themselves to this traumatic condition that arises for parents when the kids finally leave home. Though I have talked to many … Continue reading →

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No Regrets: A great prescription for good mental health

Posted on June 21, 2006 by d3admin

Over the years, I have talked to countless depressed people, and one thing I have learned is that regrets are a profound waste of time. The emotional cost of dwelling on ‘what could have been’ is just not worth it. … Continue reading →

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Face the fear of flying by learning to “let go”

Posted on June 14, 2006 by d3admin

A reader in Fenwick Island writes: Dear Dr. Hurd: I saved your article in the Delaware Wave from last October about facts vs. fears. I still read it from time to time, but I can’t seem to get past my … Continue reading →

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A psychological look at “idol” worship

Posted on June 7, 2006 by d3admin

The universal interest and devotion generated by Fox Network’s ‘American Idol’ never ceases to amaze me. There is no doubting the allure of the built-in interpersonal hullabaloo between Simon, Paula and the rest. Or our fascination with the nationally televised … Continue reading →

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Reality is the healthiest diet!

Posted on May 31, 2006 by d3admin

We humans are imaginative creatures. On a moment’s notice, we can dig up convincing reasons to do just about anything—good, bad or indifferent. Take overeating, for example. We have perfected a long list of motives for eating to excess—over and … Continue reading →

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Retirement shouldn’t feel like playing hooky

Posted on May 24, 2006 by d3admin

‘I can’t wait ’til I retire!’ ‘Ahh, retirement—no more commute, no more taking orders, no more responsibilities!’ We hear comments like these all the time from hard-working people. Indeed, the ‘holy grail’ of retirement is, and should be, the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Does spanking a child really work?

Posted on May 17, 2006 by d3admin

When it comes to kids, the subject of spanking is not so much a raging debate as it is a perpetually unresolved one. There’s a lot of emotion on the subject, but not a whole lot of reasoning. From a … Continue reading →

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