This is a series of articles I wrote to help people develop a better relationship with their thoughts. They are meant to be a supplement to the one-on-one sessions you have with a therapist. They should help reinforce the things you’re learning in therapy, making it easier to apply what you’re learning between sessions.
I recommend reading them in order.
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
The 3 M’s and the 3 P’s: Six Shortcuts to Better Thinking
Bonus: If you’re struggling with self-loathing or otherwise not loving yourself, read this:
How Do You Cultivate Self-Love?
More bonus: Depression in men often manifests as anger, so here’s a post about managing that:
8 Unconventional Anger-Management Strategies
Even more bonus: If you’re feeling better, but you’re worried about slipping back into depression, read this:
Finding a Therapist
Finding a therapist who takes your insurance and is accepting new patients can be really difficult. If you’re struggling emotionally, the search can leave you feeling defeated and hopeless. So here are two resources that might help if you find yourself in that situation:
(neither one is a sponsor or an affiliate link)