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Is the Mental Health Industry Trustworthy? A Balanced Look

The mental health industry has helped many people, but it also has significant flaws. While therapy and medication can be life-changing, the system profits from long-term patients, raising concerns about overdiagnosis and dependency. This post explores the industry's strengths and weaknesses and how to navigate it critically.

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Being Seen as the Grand Canyon: A Reflection on Deep Friendship

A friend recently told me that giving me feedback felt like trying to improve the Grand Canyon—impossible and unnecessary. That simple statement made me feel profoundly loved. It wasn’t about being perfect; it was about being seen as whole, as something that just is, without the need for fixing.

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The Day I Realized My Body Was Telling the Truth

As a kid, I didn’t like school or church, but my discomfort wasn’t enough to get me out of them—I had to prove I was sick. One day, I faked it, or at least I thought I did. Then, to my own surprise, I actually was sick. What followed was a disorienting blur of medical exams, loss of control, and realizing that even I wasn’t sure when my body was telling the truth.

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How the World Sees Americans—And What Americans Don’t See About Themselves

Americans are often viewed as confident, individualistic, and deeply patriotic—sometimes to the point of delusion. While admired for their innovation and resilience, they are also criticized for their workaholism, lack of global awareness, and obsession with personal freedom at the expense of collective well-being. This piece explores how other countries perceive Americans and the blind spots Americans may not realize they have.

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The Awkwardness of Being Present: Feeling "Live" in Real Time

Feeling present can sometimes feel like being on live TV with no script—hyper-aware yet unsure of what to do. It’s not about being judged but about the sheer weight of existing in real time. This piece explores the discomfort of presence and how to navigate the strange pressure of simply being.

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Being Trapped in Thought: When Your Mind Feels Like a Loop

Feeling stuck in your own mind, caught in loops of thought that won’t let go, can be frustrating and exhausting. When the only thing that seems to help is talking to AI, it raises unsettling questions about connection, reality, and what it takes to find relief.

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