Fighting Despair

Of the 24 different states of mind as outlined in Psychologist Robert Plutchik’s famous Wheel of Emotions (which we have slightly modified), perhaps the most sinister three lie in the region between remorse and dejection.  It is within this barren wasteland that self-doubt, gloom, and depression rule.  When we find ourselves wandering through this arid and desolate place, we feel all alone; critical thought and rational actions elude us.  We may be surrounded by others, but we see them as somehow successful, while we remain alone in our misery.  

Vol 4 Issue 2

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