How To Be Smarter, Not Just Sound Smarter

I’ve always been a smarty pants, especially when it comes to vocabulary. My parents had me reading at an early age and I absorbed words from well-written books like a sponge. I’ve often been accused of affecting airs because I use a lot of “big words” in my day-to-day communication. One time, a supervisor added […]

My Therapist is a Nun

Persad Center

For ten years, I saw the same therapist, “D,” here in Pittsburgh. I was referred to her by my then-PCP because she was in a unique practice specializing in treating my diagnosis. The psychiatrist in the practice moved out-of-state after a few years, but I stayed with her. She was a tremendous support to me […]

Enter to win a digital copy of Stages from Josh Groban

Josh Groban Giveaway

STAGES the new album from multi-platinum vocalist JOSH GROBAN Featuring a collection of some of the greatest musical theater songs of all time including “What I Did For Love” and “All I Ask Of You” feat. Kelly Clarkson Available Now: http://smarturl.it/JGStagesiTunes Don’t miss Josh Groban on tour this fall! http://joshgroban.com http://facebook.com/JoshGroban http://twitter.com/joshgroban http://instagram.com/JoshGroban ENTER TO […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

  I’d love to see a therapist, but I’m too busy with work/family/other activities. I talked to a counselor one time and it didn’t help. I’m not someone who talks about my feelings with a stranger. Psychiatry is a racket. It is on my list of things to do, right after I accomplish <insert xyz […]