Should State-Defined “Mentally Ill” Not Own a Gun?

…stablish the principle that “the government says you are mentally ill, therefore you cannot own a gun,” we’ve set the stage for the government to establish what mental health is. Communist and Nazi countries did exactly the same thing. Wake up, people! Is that really what Delaware wants? 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-an… Continue reading

“Fauxcahontas” and the Idiocy She Represents

…where.” Breitbart calls her “Fauxcahontas”. It’s right on target. Warren’s comments embody the essence of socialist, collectivist ideology. First, reality is what’s in your head. Not what’s “out there”. If what’s out there conflicts with what’s in your head, then you go with what’s in your head. End of story. This means of acquiring knowledge is how one becomes a socialist. Socialism is the ideology of air-headed subjectivists, not people who gras… Continue reading

Mental Health is More Than Just a Pill

…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

“I Am No One’s Charity Case”: The Case Against Food Stamps by a Former Recipient

….com wrote me the following, and gave me consent to post it:   I wanted to comment on your recent post “Food Stamp Withdrawal”. You are 100% right. I had come to the conclusion that people who are perpetual users of food stamps are the least ambitious, and most irresponsible, in this country. And I am not talking about senior citizens on Social Security. At one point I had to get on food stamps, and I was totally embarrassed. After being laid off… Continue reading

Indiana Teacher’s Heroism: Imagine What an Armed Teacher Could Do

…yone turn in their guns. That’s it. Aside from being a good day for courage and heroism, it was a bad day for the poor little twits who skip school to stand for abolishing the Second Amendment. And that’s a good thing!   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… Continue reading

What Causes Self-Righteousness?

…ered. When someone offers points to suggest they might be mistaken, it’s a real test of their inner honesty and integrity regarding how they respond. In most cases, sadly, people will respond to anything that challenges a “sacred cow” with anxiety, and that anxiety often comes out as hostility. The goal of psychological health is a state of serenity. A sense of confidence in oneself and one’s reasoning makes it less likely you’ll be self-righteous… Continue reading

Note to Self: Loving Your Beloved is NOT a Sacrifice!

…ce. You won’t eat somewhere you hate – that would be a sacrifice, but this compromise is made willingly. Compromises like this do not lead to resentment. You agree to them freely because you love someone. And, more importantly, you enjoy putting a smile on the face of the person you love. A quick little test is to ask yourself, “Is it more important for my partner to do such-and-such than it is for me NOT to?” If so, and assuming you love the pers… Continue reading

Labeling People is Not a Solution

…sibility. The crucial issue is whether she allows herself to recognize her free will and her choice to validate or refute basic ideas. More important than the psychiatric label du jour is the individual’s philosophy of life, i.e., “I will take medication only if I see clear evidence that it provides me with some relief and stability. I still have control over my choices! If I look inward and discover that some of my ideas are mistaken, then I’ll t… Continue reading

Smartphones Are Killing Teenagers’ Memories, New Research Claims

…ioral functioning. That’s ridiculous. It would be like saying the physical components of a computer — crucial components, to be sure — are all that make your computers run, and the vastly complex software running the machines has nothing to do with it. “The most relevant exposure source to the brain is the use of a mobile phone close to the head,” the statement added. “Several studies have been conducted to identify potential health effects relate… Continue reading

Nonsense Always Has a Purpose (Ayn Rand)

…gain from you. Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead     Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). 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 Twitter at @MichaelJHurd1, drmichaelhurd on Instagram, Michael Hurd Ph.D. on LinkedIn, @DrHurd on TruthSocial   Why Get Help? Solution-focused life coaching with Dr. H… Continue reading

Is “Being Supportive” ALWAYS a Good Thing?

…you’re clear and consistent in everything you say, think and do. And feel free to examine the words of others in the same way. A lot of this has to do with thinking. People often ask me what a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist does, and I say that he or she invites you to look objectively at what you’re doing, saying and thinking. By subjecting your thoughts and statements to the honesty test, a therapist helps you to help yourself. Another ph… Continue reading

What Does it Mean to “Trust Your Gut”?

…be, “I trust my instincts.” Such an approach overlooks two crucial areas: reality and reasoning. Reality always exists, no matter what we think, analyze, and no matter what our “gut” or instincts tell us. Reasoning is similarly inescapable. It’s not that you have to reason. You are free to go by gut, impulse, what others say (or what you think others say), what you believe God tells you, etc., etc. But the inescapable fact is that everything is b… Continue reading