Monthly Archives: July 2012

Internet Addiction

One of my new Facebook friends, a gifted writer and successful blogger herself posted a link to an alarming article about internet addiction. Scary stuff. Apparently being online all the time not only is turning our brains into mush but … Continue reading

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Facebook, Narcissism and Me

They say that Facebook appeals to both narcissists and voyeurs at heart. There is some research to support the first assertion in that narcissistically inclined people are more likely to update their statuses frequently, tag themselves in photos more often … Continue reading

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Dear Young People of 2012 AD

Dear Young People of Planet Earth, You know who you are. In fact, unfortunately, if you are reading this, you are probably NOT who I am talking about. I mean the young people who are perpetually busy on their laptops, … Continue reading

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CaptCliff’s Cognitive Therapy

Today I introduce you to a new and highly effective form of cognitive therapy. Yes, that’s right. You, my 12 Facebook friends are the lucky first recipients of this cosmic knowledge. I know your attention spans are short and my … Continue reading

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Anxiety, Insomnia and Me

Submitted for Publication in the Anxiety section of the NYTimes: Any similarities to actual Psychologists or known Insomniacs is purely coincidental Subject: Anxiety, Insomnia and Me Who could possibly be more neurotic then a Clinical Psychologist with a pre-existing condition … Continue reading

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Five Reasons the Fourth of July is Over-rated: Especially for Adults

I admit when I was a kid, the Fourth of July was cool. I associated the holiday with colorful fireworks, cold beer, sitting on the lawn with blankets, making out with girlfriends if I had one, or trying to hook-up … Continue reading

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Facebook is a Trip

Isn’t Facebook the weirdest trip of all? People of my generation who weren’t Lieutenant Colonels in the ROTC like that douche Neidermeyer in the movie Animal House, all pretty much remember doing drugs including hallucinogens like LSD and smoking pot, … Continue reading

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New Mental Disorder: Adolescence

Everyone pretty much knows that to be a teenager is to be at least partially insane. It’s often difficult to diagnose a mental or emotional disorder in someone under 18 years old because well, most of them behave at times … Continue reading

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