Terri Cheney

[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

Do you want to be creative, but feel your life isn’t troubled enough for you to qualify as a real artist? This is a common but mistaken belief, as I explain in Psychology Today:

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“Rejection sensitivity”—the intense fear or avoidance of criticism or perceived rejection—can make life extremely difficult. Here’s one way I found to tame my own rejection sensitivity: https://t.co/RhSXMHiGVT

[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

Has a pain management doctor ever asked you how your mental health is doing? I’ll bet not, and they should! Read my rant in Psychology Today…https://t.co/vEPl6Bync7

[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

An Uber driver ran a red light and totaled my car, and I’ve been in awful pain ever since. I’d like to say it’s unfair, but to my surprise, it turns out a sense of injustice can seriously limit recovery. Find out why, in my latest for Psychology Today:

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Are you in chronic pain and angry about it? You may be sabotaging your own recovery! Find out about this in my latest Psychology Today post: https://t.co/D8IlbLFlsY

[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

Do you rely on rewards for motivation (maybe that nagging New Year’s resolution?) Find out why psychologists consider this such a controversial practice!

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[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

Yay! The editors at Psychology Today just promoted my latest blog to an “Essential Read!” It’s about the mind-blowing power of awe, something I think we can all use more of these days…https://t.co/mhW4vaPtns

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Negativity can be both a marker and a scar of depression. Here’s how to fight it (it works!): https://t.co/sKjUp5qRu4

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My advice is, if you want to help someone who’s suffering, don’t give advice! Try this approach instead—it can really make a difference. You’ll be amazed! https://t.co/cOJSYMPX8Q

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My title says it all: “Is It Depression, Or Just a Really Bad Mood?” It’s important to know the difference, so you can get the help you need. Here are some ways to tell:
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Is it mania, or just a really great mood? When you live with bipolar disorder, even happiness needs to be carefully watched…https://t.co/lhep0lPRAg

[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

Do you believe in negative stereotypes about mental illness, and apply them to yourself? Read my latest Psychology Today post for a simple way to free yourself from this self-stigma:
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[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

Yay! Psychology Today just promoted my latest post to an Essential Read! It’s ironic, because the piece is about patience and good mental health, and I don’t think I’m a patient patient. But I’m pleased anyway! https://t.co/8xGiIPwoh3

[Terri Cheney @tcheneyauthor]

I thought I knew about one of the most critical issues of our time: teen suicidality. Then I attended the Friends of Semel’s amazing film festival, featuring short films by teenagers about the mental health issues they face. Art opened my eyes. https://t.co/n3mDxFKkrJ

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Great news! The editors at Psychology Today have promoted my essay to an “Essential Read!” It’s about how I’m slowly slipping the bonds of my bipolar diagnosis. https://t.co/mW17OXMp5P

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Today, Van Gogh’s birthday, is also World Bipolar Day! In this painting, the single white iris is believed to reflect the troubled artist’s own feelings of isolation. How marvelous that we now live in an age of bipolar community, where we can truly say, “You are not alone!”

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I found out the hard way that my anxiety makes other people anxious. Can you relate? Here are my suggestions for dealing with anxiety contagion: https://t.co/wAaLsLQkvd

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People often experience survivor guilt after a natural disaster, if they didn’t have the worst possible outcome. But those feelings can be dangerous…Read on to find out why. https://t.co/qntR91iiJo

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Bipolar love can be the best! Read on to find out why…https://t.co/CveqjcHasX

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“Funny, you don’t look bipolar.” A woman actually said this to me at a party. At the time, I didn’t know how to respond: how are bipolar people supposed to look? Here’s the response I wish I’d given, in Psychology Today:

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