Dealing With Ambivalence: Part I
Many people think that the word describes a situation in which a person really doesn’t care about something. However, this isn’t an accurate definition.
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Many people think that the word describes a situation in which a person really doesn’t care about something. However, this isn’t an accurate definition.
You’re in the middle of enjoying something. A good movie, an out-of-this-world dessert. Suddenly, a switch flips in your brain and you feel horrible about your enjoyment. I don’t deserve this, you think. I’m bad and I don’t deserve these good things.
Your meetings have turned into frequent Zoom calls. You spend almost all your time in your house, and haven’t been to a restaurant in months.
Think about the last time you introduced yourself, or were introduced to someone by a friend. How long did it take before your job was mentioned?
I’m in the kitchen, it’s 1:12pm, and I haven’t taken my morning meds yet. They’re the meds I need to reduce my anxiety and help me concentrate (for anxiety and ADD). Why do I do that?
What do you think when you hear the phrase “be a man”? What kinds of characteristics, images, or actions come to mind?