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| | :"Take decisive actions. Act on adverse situations as much as you can. Take decisive actions, rather than detaching completely from problems and stresses and wishing they would just go away." | | :"Take decisive actions. Act on adverse situations as much as you can. Take decisive actions, rather than detaching completely from problems and stresses and wishing they would just go away." |
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| − | That recommendation is very bizarre, particularly if the "decisive action" is hurtful. [[Abortion]] is a decisive action that many regret and are harmed by the rest of their lives. But the American Psychiatric Association probably supports [[abortion]], so perhaps that is why that recommendation is there. | + | That recommendation is very bizarre, particularly if the "decisive action" is hurtful. [[Abortion]] is a decisive action that many regret and are harmed by the rest of their lives. But the American Psychological Association probably supports [[abortion]], so perhaps that is why that recommendation is there. |
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| | :"Look for opportunities for self-discovery. People often learn something about themselves and may find that they have grown in some respect as a result of their struggle with loss. ... Nurture a positive view of yourself. Developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps build resilience." | | :"Look for opportunities for self-discovery. People often learn something about themselves and may find that they have grown in some respect as a result of their struggle with loss. ... Nurture a positive view of yourself. Developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps build resilience." |
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| | :"Keep things in perspective. Even when facing very painful events, try to consider the stressful situation in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective. Avoid blowing the event out of proportion." | | :"Keep things in perspective. Even when facing very painful events, try to consider the stressful situation in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective. Avoid blowing the event out of proportion." |
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| − | Notice how this recommendation denies [[self-defense]]. The [[Devil]] exists and the sooner one realizes it and utilizes mental and emotional self-defense, the better off one is. Trouble is, the American Psychiatric Association probably supports [[gun control]], opposes [[self-defense]], and denies real good and evil, so it cannot use the truth. | + | Notice how this recommendation denies [[self-defense]]. The [[Devil]] exists and the sooner one realizes it and utilizes mental and emotional self-defense, the better off one is. Trouble is, the American Psychological Association probably supports [[gun control]], opposes [[self-defense]], and denies real good and evil, so it cannot use the truth. |
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| | :"Maintain a hopeful outlook. An optimistic outlook enables you to expect that good things will happen in your life. Try visualizing what you want, rather than worrying about what you fear." | | :"Maintain a hopeful outlook. An optimistic outlook enables you to expect that good things will happen in your life. Try visualizing what you want, rather than worrying about what you fear." |
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| | :"The key is to identify ways that are likely to work well for you as part of your own personal strategy for fostering resilience." | | :"The key is to identify ways that are likely to work well for you as part of your own personal strategy for fostering resilience." |
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| − | What should "work well" is to realize that the American Psychiatric Association is part of the problem, not the solution. It is even further from the truth than your television set, which is filled with [[deceit]]. Turn off the TV, stop reading the newspaper, and pick up a [[Bible]]. | + | What should "work well" is to realize that the American Psychological Association is part of the problem, not the solution. It is even further from the truth than your television set, which is filled with [[deceit]]. Turn off the TV, stop reading the newspaper, and pick up a [[Bible]]. |
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| | == References == | | == References == |