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Outrage Addict!

Why am I fighting in the comments section- again?? Where outrage addiction comes from and why it's bad for you! References: Your Addiction to Outrage is Ruining Your Life The anger feels so good, but it’s insidious Pete Williams Maddiction: Addiction to Self-Righteous Outrage Jeremy E. Sherman Du Mez, Kristen Kobes (2020) Jesus and John Wayne: How white Evangelicals corrupted a faith and fractured a nation. NYC, NY: Liveright. Montell, Amanda (2021) Cultish: The language of fanaticism. NYC, NY: Harper Wave Ariely, Dan (2012) The honest truth about dishonesty: How we lie especially to ourselves. NYC: NY Harper Psychology Today- Why Does Outrage Often Feel So Good Glenn Geher, PhD #attention economy #social media #social media echo chambers Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness

Are We All Snowflakes?

We all think we're so special, so unique- but human problems are pretty universal! References: Am I Normal?: Josie Glausiusz Why do people find it difficult to realize that every other person has the same fundamental problems that they do? Sashi Gavani & David Hunter Your problems are not unique. : Michael Dermer  Why Do I Feel Different From Others? (And How to Cope): Viktor Sander Why Some People Feel Too Different to Be Understood: Managing the enigma predicament: Jennifer Gerlach LCSW Our Problems Aren’t That Special: Aji Oliyide Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness

Tradwives

What's up with tradwives, and why is seeking gendered family roles so dangerous for women? REFERENCES:  Tradwife account ‘Patriarchy Hannah’ apologizes for lies, says she was ‘not who I presented myself to be’ Kalhan Rosenblatt The Tradwife Trend Is a Risky Throwback- Psychology Today--Marika Lindholm Ph.D. The Fury of the Tradwife:  Adapted from an Annenberg School for Communication news article by Hailey Reissman, October 30, 2025. Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness

Irresponsible Diagnoses: Toxic Love Songs

Are love songs bad for your mental health? Why does Sting find stalking so romantic? Who is the clean-up woman? All these questions and more answered here! We review the mental issues exhibited by Squeeze, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Lola Young, Bel Biv Devoe, and many more! References: Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems: SAMHSA How to Stop Objectifying Women: Integrative Life Center The Power and Control Wheel How Often Do Affair Partners End up Marrying and Happy?: Affair Resources and Advice How to Help the Chronically Self-Pitying Client: Three tips to turn self-pity into self-compassion and therapeutic action: Mark Tyrell 100 AFFIRMATIONS TO HELP BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE: Carol Miller What is a therapist’s ‘duty to warn’ and why is it so important?: Alan Deibel Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness/Domestic Abuse/Pop Culture Analysis

Seeker's Syndrome

Why do some people lose themselves in travel? Why can't either of the sisters handle pot? Why is Venice Syndrome so deadly? These questions and more answered here! #seeker syndrome #mental health #sisters #therapy #international travel Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness