“Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.” -John Gardner “Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.” ― Maya Angelou “He did not know how long it took, […]
As strong, unpleasant emotional reactions to physical or psychological pain, anger and hatred share more dissimilarities than similarities, especially regarding their sustainability and intensity. Although anger and hatred produce the same physiological responses–increased heart rate and respiration, rising blood pressure, tensed muscles–anger is a co-occurring emotional response while hatred is an isolated emotional response. Anger […]
While people suffering from depression appear withdrawn, sad and apathetic to the outside world, what most “outsiders” do not realize is that internally, they are trying to deal with powerful feelings of resentment, self-criticism and anger. Instead of confronting and assimilating these uncomfortable feelings, people suffering with depression repress their emotions by denying they exist. […]
