Distancing Articles

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Money and Mental Health
As prices soar and wallets get lighter, sighs naturally follow. According to a survey in the UK, mental health and financial status form a cycle that influences each other. Financial problems can negatively affect mental health, which in turn impacts the financial situation. I will explain in detail how they mutually affect each other and how to cope in such situations.
November 28, 2023
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Unpacking Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder
Struggling with panic disorder? Reputable institutions (such as the APA, NICE) describe cognitive behavioral therapy as the 'most practical and recommended' psychological approach to managing panic disorder. So, which form of cognitive therapy should I choose? I've brought the 2022 'Study on the form of cognitive behavioral therapy in panic disorder' from Psychological Medicine. Check out the differences between face-to-face and remote methods, and therapy conducted alone versus with someone else! Once you understand the results, you'll also be able to understand the approach of Distancing :)
November 28, 2023
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The Link Between Creativity and Mental Health
Are sensitive and delicate artists truly more susceptible to mental disorders? In 2012, a study in Sweden investigated any potential correlation between mental disorders and creativity. Let's take a look at what kind of relationship exists.
November 28, 2023
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Is women's mental health worse?
It's reported that women actually suffer more from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety disorders than men. However, this is an outcome excluding the social factors women experience. Let me explain how the results change when the level of exposure is adjusted, based on the content presented in JAMA Psychiatry.
November 28, 2023
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Antidepressants vs. Running: Which Is More Effective for Depression?
You've probably heard numerous times that exercise has proven beneficial for depression. This article discusses the outcome of a comparative analysis on the effects of 'antidepressants' and 'running' on patients with depression and anxiety disorders.
November 28, 2023
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The Lived Experience of Depression: Perspectives and Insights
Diagnosing depression can be complex, as it's not a condition that can be confirmed via a blood test or x-ray. This often leads people to seek "psychological tests." A recent article in the psychiatric journal, World Psychiatry, described the living experiences of individuals with depression. If you often feel down, reading this could help you figure out if your feelings are a sign of something more serious.
November 28, 2023
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Distancing Principles
Here's how the Distancing program works.
November 28, 2023
1. Maintaining Distance from Thoughts
A significant number of people struggle with mental health issues. One in three individuals will face a serious mental health problem at some point in their lives. How did we end up in such a situation?
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November 28, 2023
2. The illusion of 'I'
"I" is an illusion. To be more precise, the "thinking me" is just a delusion. We believe that we think freely. We believe that we live our lives by proactively and ambitiously 'thinking.' It seems as though we have the reins of life. From this perspective, what thoughts you have and how you act every moment are entirely up to you. However, this is a blatant illusion. Thoughts merely 'appear' in our minds.
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November 28, 2023
3. Fighting Thoughts leads to Defeat
Many people unknowingly wage a ceaseless battle against their thoughts, especially negative thoughts. Such battles are often doomed to failure. Yet, many people, unaware of this fact, walk down a path that is destined to fail. One in three people will encounter significant mental health issues in their lifetime. One in five Americans take antidepressants. Can you imagine how many people are embarking on a futile battle?The battles they wage manifest in three primary ways.
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November 28, 2023
4. Thoughts can be 'Selected'
The notion that 'I' is an illusion, and the attempts to fight against thoughts always culminate in failure, can leave us feeling hopeless. If thoughts are not fabricated by our will, and we are told not to fight the negative thoughts that emerge within different situations, then what exactly are we supposed to do? Should we just accept as they arise? Does this mean that life is inherently difficult, so we should just resign and bear it?
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