The Solomon Paradox: Can We Really Give Good Advice If We Don’t Know Ourselves?

The so-called Solomon paradox—the idea that people give wiser advice to others than they do to themselves—has a catchy appeal.

It feels true at first glance: we’ve all experienced how much easier it is to see someone else’s situation clearly while f...

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When Dissociation is Mistaken for Insight

Recognizing Emotional Disconnects

 In therapy, the line between genuine insight and emotional dissociation can sometimes blur. Insight involves authentic emotional engagement, self-awareness, and understanding, enabling true personal growth and me...

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Anxiety Is Not Overthinking. It’s Overfeeling Without Contact

Overfeeling Without Contact

Most people think of anxiety as a thinking problem: too many thoughts, too fast, too overwhelming. But what looks like overthinking is often overfeeling that hasn’t found contact.

Anxiety becomes the dominant signal when...

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Anxiety Is Not About the Future: It’s What You’re Not Ready to Feel

Anxiety isn't fear of the future. It's the mind’s way of buying time when the body isn't ready to feel what’s true.  

Why People Say Anxiety Is “Future-Oriented”

This framing comes from cognitive psychology, especially Aaron Beck’s cognitive theory...

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