jcancio80

I have my BA in psychology and philosophy. As it turns out, I’m much more a philosopher than a counselor. After considering a MA in counseling for like 8 years, I’ve come to the conclusion that the mental health system is mentally ill. I really just don’t want to get involved in it. So many “mental illnesses” are just symptoms of a sick society. We label individuals as “mentally ill” but a lot of these folks are just sensitive souls that are simply reacting to their society/family situation, etc. Technically, I have symptoms of mental illness myself. I tend toward depression and anxiety, maybe even bipolar. I’ve finally come to a place of acceptance about this tendency. It is something of an alarm when the symptoms start showing. I am grateful for these symptoms because it shows me that either “I” am going down the wrong path or that there are just things in this world to be sad about… very very sad.

The mental health system that I’ve seen, does not allow real human interaction to take place. Many people just need love! They need hugs. They need someone they can trust. Our lives are so detached from others, we have no tribes or villages anymore. Is medication and cognitive-behavioral modification really going to help?! I think people should be depressed and breaking down to be quite honest. Maybe if more people had break downs, we could nudge our society out of this self-destructive system we are flowing with.

Although I have given up on being a “professional” counselor for pay, having to work within the system, I do consider myself a natural counselor and will continue to love and help others, for everyone has this capacity to truly listen and be present with their loved ones And strangers!

After discussing the simple 4 steps with a counselor, and practicing a bit, I have been using this with my boyfriend and now with my family. I notice that it really works and saves us from an all out fight! Also, it is not only improving my relationships, but it is changing me. I am seeing things differently. I am acknowledging that usually others are not to blame for my feelings and unmet needs. I love NVC and would like to read the book about it!

I’ve lost this battle, but I will win this war. It is Operation: Optimum Health! Well, the detox was not appropriate at this time for my goals. I did a detox diet for 3 days, and had headaches, whole body fatigue, and other difficult symptoms. After 3 days, I felt better and my sugar cravings were gone! I have since determined that I have a systemic Candida problem and I am preparing on treating this with a new nutrition plan.