…iagnoses are arrived at by inference and subjective feeling, not practical examination. There’s no lab test for “sad,” “unhappy,” or “anxious.” After spending as little as 5 or 10 minutes with you, a psychiatrist will often prescribe the medication he or she likes best. If it doesn’t work, they try another. During all this, you get little time to explain how you’re really feeling. Medication and convenient labels are never the answer. A person can… Continue reading →

…point. If you promise yourself to always keep it real in your relationships, you might lose some people along the way. But the ones you keep will be the most valuable. And your self-respect will shine even brighter.     Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow D… Continue reading →

…ou should go out of your way to give uninvited advice in an attempt to be “real.” That’s just rude and is not my point. What I mean by “being real” is never saying or doing anything that isn’t part of your authentic self. You don’t have to impose yourself on others, but you don’t have to fake it, either. That’s my point. If you promise yourself to always keep things real in your relationships, you might lose some people along the way. But the ones… Continue reading →

…it real in your relationships, you might lose some people along the way. But the ones you keep will be the most valuable. And your self-respect will shine untarnished throughout your life. Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitte… Continue reading →