Apathy depressive states and loneliness
Articles exploring the nature of apathy, anhedonia, depressive states, and loneliness. Practical methods for rediscovering a taste for life and psychological support.
It's No Use And Nothing Will Change How To Overcome Learned Helplessness And Regain Control Of Your Life
Learned helplessness — is a neural rut that can be rewired. Four CBT techniques: dichotomy of control, dismantling 'always/never' absolutes, the law of micro-actions, and changing attributional style.
Why Mornings Feel Unbearable Overcoming Morning Apathy and Finding the Strength to Get Out of Bed
Morning sluggishness in apathy is the physiology of a broken cortisol cycle, not laziness. Four CBT techniques: lowering the bar to 10%, thoughtless grounding, micro-segmenting the wake-up process, and a contrasting stimulus.
Loneliness Among People Why We Feel Isolated And How To Regain A Sense Of Closeness
Subjective loneliness is not a lack of people around, but a lack of deep connection. Four CBT techniques: loneliness filter, abandoning safety behaviors, gentle vulnerability, and solitude as a resource.
Constantly Sad and Nothing Brings Joy: What is Anhedonia and How to Regain Your Zest for Life
Anhedonia is not laziness, but a protective mechanism of an overloaded nervous system. Four CBT techniques: behavioral activation, a pleasant activities schedule, a magnifying glass for micro-joys, and working with the thought "what's the point?"