Tag Archives: mental health

Why Do You Continue?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This may be a rough post, but we’ll see where things go.  It comes from a lot of stress and talking with people who are in similar situations.  Pretty sure I might regret this once comments start, but I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Using Amnesia in Fiction

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are at the end of a really odd weekly topic.  Maybe I stretched this out for too, but I don’t remember what started it.  Funny how such a complicated medical issue can be used so casually and ‘simply’ … Continue reading →

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The Narcissist

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It is all about me Not that I would say so I am subtle Regardless Of my booming actions The eye of the storm Forever upon me If it moves too far I transform And reclaim my throne Loyalty is … Continue reading →

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Can Narcissism be a Positive?

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s a really rough list and I agree with it.  Let’s keep in mind that for personal reasons, I’m rather biased here.  I see narcissism as a negative and I’ve found that most people would agree.  Even narcissists who don’t … Continue reading →

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Narcissists and How They Operate

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a tough one because people don’t always know what these types of characters or real people are like.  We see them as egotistical manipulators or arrogant figures that are prone to gloating.  Sadly, I’ve had to interact with … Continue reading →

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Negative Poem

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Every cloud Holds lightning and hail Silver linings Are mere illusions The future is rough To mimic the past It is what you know Because It is what you live * Anxiety rises Depression swirls People become sources Of apprehension … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Being Told ‘Just Be Positive’

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

You might not be surprised to learn that I am a negative person.  Pessimism tends to be my default if I’m stressed, tired, or not paying attention to my surroundings.  Comes from many things, but I’m not getting into that.  … Continue reading →

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Random Mental Health Quotes and Stuff

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Yeah. I forgot to set up an Immortal Wars post. So I rushed and scheduled this over breakfast. Oops. Also making block-based posts on the WordPress app is an utter nightmare. (Looks like it didn’t work. I’ll fix it when … Continue reading →

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#1 Post of 2020: 7 Tips to Writing Characters with Depression

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published April 8, 2020.  Wow.  All 3 mental health posts that came out around my 40th birthday.  Kind of bittersweet here.) A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory.  I am not an expert on mental … Continue reading →

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#2 Post of 2020: Do You Avoid or Tackle Mental Health Issues in Fiction?

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on April 6, 2020) I bring up mental health a lot here.  Usually, it’s in regards to the topic itself and not connecting it to writing.  Well, I’m going to switch that up here.  Wednesday and Friday … Continue reading →

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