You are depressed, or stuck, or cannot find the point
Including the version where nothing is technically wrong and you still cannot make yourself care.
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Articles for this situation
Nothing Happened. You're Still in a Rut.
There is no event to point to, which is why nobody takes it seriously, including you. A rut with no cause is still a rut.
August 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Nobody Ever Asked If You Could Pay Attention
He came home from college unable to finish the semester. A summer of therapy had missed it entirely, because nobody had thought to ask the question.
August 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Take the Mask Off Before It Sticks to Your Face
You are good at being who people need. It has worked so well that you can no longer locate the version of you that is not performing.
August 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Surrender, Acceptance, and Forgiveness: Three Steps on the Road to Recovery
When I argue with reality, I lose. Surrender, acceptance, and forgiveness pave the road to recovery.
July 20, 2017 · 6 min read
Music as Medicine: the Magic Elixir
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and flight to the imagination.
April 15, 2017 · 8 min read
Cuba: Resilience in Action
A memorable night in 1959 at Harvard began a lifelong fascination with Cuba and the meaning of resilience.
November 10, 2016 · 4 min read