Emotion Focus

[Denise Alane | PharmD “retired” | Fungus Factor @denise_alane]

Every “disease”, “disorder”, “syndrome”, etc. is a group of symptoms that humans decided to group together and give a label. Most allopathic tests measure symptoms, not root causes. Mental health practitioners typically don’t even run tests.

The brain and nervous system are physical. So, beyond abuse and trauma, it is very possible that physical substances can cause mental health issues, especially those known to have neurological adverse effects, including psychiatric medications themselves.

[Dr. Roger McFillin @DrMcFillin]

What we now call "mental disorders" was decided upon by a group of men sitting around a table debating what is normal/abnormal. Subsequent revisions are more political/social/financial than anything we can reliably refer to as scientific. I hope this makes you uncomfortable.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

The future of ADHD research will see it as an evolutionary adaptation. When we're in environments that force us to dissociate, not focusing and zoning out is a brilliant coping strategy. If attention brought danger, distraction becomes safety.

[Emotion Focus @EmotionFocus]

Well said @DeanAbbott 👇

[Dean Abbott @DeanAbbott]

She is too immature to distinguish between a man with enough soul to be moved by art and a man crying from self-pity.

He should be the one dumping her.

[Emotion Focus @EmotionFocus]

So true. So very true. ‘The more secure the boundaries, the more freedom there is within them’. Applies not just to therapy but also to personal relationships, work, families etc

[Jonathan Shedler @JonathanShedler]

The therapy “frame” is the foundation for ALL work we do in psychotherapy

It’s basically the “rules of engagement” for how therapist and patient work together—to maximizes the chances of success, and in a way that’s safe for both

Here’s my teaching handout (full access below👇)

[Figen Murray OBE @FigenMurray]

I am devastated by the news that there has been a potential terror attack in Manchester.

This is a cowardly act against all of humanity and I urge people to not share any footage or misinformation - please look to the emergency services for updates.

[Justin Garson @justin_garson]

Is there anything more destructive to mental health than to convince someone that their thoughts and feelings and experiences are the symptoms of a disease?

[Jan Resnick @janresnick]

If you haven't heard this already, it is well worth a minute of your life!

[Dr Joanna Moncrieff @joannamoncrieff]

Thanks to @drchatterjeeuk for having me on his show. It was refreshing to speak to a doctor who understands the enormity of the mistake we have made in allowing Pharma to shape how we understand and respond to our emotions

[Emotion Focus @EmotionFocus]

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[Lilé @LilevanderW]

@B_Lifethology They’re guides, showing you different paths, and giving your life meaning. They test you, challenge you, train you and teach you. Eventually, the goal is to master them, rather than to let them rule you.

[Blazka • Lifethology @B_Lifethology]

𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐰����𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬.

Fear often rises when you’re stepping into the unknown.

Sadness shows up when something meaningful has slipped away.

Anger flares when your boundaries are crossed.

Joy visits when you’re aligned with your truth.

The more you feel, the more you come home to who you really are.

[Nyle Beck @IAmMyBestToday]

In a love-relationship, seeking, establishing, and continually nurturing emotional and physical intimacy can create a foundation of happiness and stability. It encourages us to get through hard times and stay together for the long haul. Without these, love usually isn’t enough.

[Nyle Beck @IAmMyBestToday]

Regular lack of emotional attunement with our closest people is a sign that they are in fact NOT our closest people. Attunement is what allows us to share intimacy, feel close, be vulnerable, nurture safe spaces & establish trust. May we all understand who our closest people are.

[Tigers Group @TIGERS_UK]

“The greatest gift we can give ourselves is the gift of belonging.” — @DrGaborMate

But why is belonging so important? What are the biological, physiological, and psychological impacts of belonging?

These questions will be explored by six inspiring speakers, live in person, this May in Glasgow at The Biology of Belonging.

[Blazka • Lifethology @B_Lifethology]

Emotions are messages, not weaknesses.

Anger, sadness, joy, fear—they all have something to teach you.

The more you lean into what you feel, the closer you get to who you truly are.

[Sarah Larsen @fearless_rising]

This is John Bowlby.

You’ve probably never heard of him.

But his work informs every relationship you’ve ever had.

He discovered the framework behind how we love, fight and connect.

Here’s how it works:

[Dr. Gabriel Barsawme, LSW @GBarsawme]

If you have bad self-esteem, this thread is for you.

Your self-esteem is deeply tied to your attachment style.

Here’s what’s happening in your mind (and how to change it). 🧠💡👇

[Emotion Focus @EmotionFocus]

Great work @MartynsLaw and @FigenMurray OBE Thank you Thank You for all you do

[Figen Murray OBE @FigenMurray]

Today I reminded staff at @WMPolice about the value I place on their job. Talked about @MartynsLaw and how important it is not to be complacent. Had some fab questions. 43 missed terror plots means we are damn good at stopping them but sooner or later we will miss one.

[Dr. Roger McFillin @DrMcFillin]

A population too sedated to feel its pain is too numb to recognize its chains. Those who profit from human dependency understand a fundamental truth: prevent people from facing their darkness, and you prevent them from finding their light.