Mental Health Advocate Prints

"Could we up the dosage? I still have feelings."

Me Learning To Let Go

Learning Curve

"Actually, these aren't bad times to be delusional."

'First step is the hardest. You've got to admit that you don't have a problem.'

'And if you ever did catch your tail, are you sure it would make you happy?'

"Looking good!"

"Have you tried taking long walks?"

'Why can't they call it a deer, or a squirrel market?'

To Do List: Get out of bed.

"First off, you're not a nut. You're a legume."

"Really, only you can tell yourself to giddyup."

"I think that's the last of them!"

"Don't worry, we'll soon have you all sorted out."

Problem/Worry/Avoidance/Anxiety/I'm Fine.

"...And how do you feel once you've had a hissy fit."

"You said a moment ago that everybody you look at seems to be a rabbit. Now just what do you mean by that, Mrs. Sprague?"

'You're one tough cookie, Mrs Brinnon. But you do have a few chocolate chips missing.'

"These voices inside your head -- do they ever tell you to pay your bill?"

"Depressed? No doubt. Overwhelmed? Obviously. Crazy? I don't think so."

My Hierarchy of Needs

'Feelings of inadequacy, directionless. It's a classic case. You need goals!'

"It was the classic fight or flight response. Next time, try flight."

Doctors to screen for depression.

How antidepressants should work.

'I really can't talk about my childhood. Before I left home, they made me sign a confidentiality agreement.'

'They've all tested positive for stress.'

He's obviously depressed,let's label him and see if several years of unemployment and poor relationships helps his condition.

"You seem so chill!"

"Oops! I just deleted all your files. Can you repeat everything you've ever told me?"

"Looks like it could be depression."

"You're not crazy. You want crazy?"

"Look, you're not the only one with problems."

"Who the hell are you going to listen to - the voices in your head, or your best friend?"

'Your fear of being publicly exposed as a fraud is a stress-related disorder called 'Imposter Syndrome.' It's common among people in high-profile authority positions, and, of course, in actual phonies like you!'