Emotional Health Prints

Marionette

Missing U

"Hey, these anti-anxiety pills DO work!"

'It's a shame it took me so long to learn how to just enjoy being p**sed-off.'

"I've channelled my negative emotions into creating even more negative emotions."

"Whenever I open up, I get dumped on."

Yes, yes, let your aggressions out, but not here!

Exposed Intimacy Safety Vulnerability Hidden Enmity

Saturn Devouring His Feelings

Emotional Challenges of Blowfish

"There's nothing wrong with crying, Mr. Horch, if you're a sissy."

"I'm the beige bird of quiet resignation."

'Willow National Forest ... No Weeping'

'Why am I such a grouch?'

'Now read that back to me.'

Downtown Self-Esteem.

Chicken: 'And then I began to get hooked on eggnog.'

Stockbroker and Psychotherapist: Money won't make you happy and therapy won't make you rich.

'I'm sorry, folks. Psychodrama is out, stiff upper lip is in!'

'Be Content' sign holder to other: 'Hey, you got dual hand grips!'

Have you considered the possibility that laughter is just a defense mechanism?

"That's cool. My parents never fight over me."

"I DO like you. YOU don't like you."

"I've never mentioned this, Mom, but I feel pretty."

"Why can’t this count as ‘date night’?"

"You keep everything bottled up inside."

Laughing till you cry

"Emotionally, I'm checking three bags."

"For a moment, I had a feeling of total security. Then it went away."

Psychologist to secretary about wet spot: 'That's the last time I use the inner child technique!'

Oh, yeah, "emotionally declawed"

Cliche Amusement Park. This park is no fun at all --- It's too much like real life! Look, that ride is called "The Emotional Roller Coaster." Over there is "Life's Ups and Downs"! ... and "The Mood Swings"! Look! The good old "Tunnel of Love"! Finally! A ride that's just a fun escape! Out of ardor. "Out of ardor" --- More real life. (Published originally Sept. 4, 2005.)

Heart in a bottle

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"Have you ever thought of just knocking this 'half-empty glass' OFF the counter?"