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Yes indeed, good words to follow.

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Thank you, Donald!

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Solutions off to an excellent start befitting of its name, Doc. Props. Looking forward to more. And congrats on getting your project off the ground. Know you've been working hard at it.

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Thank you for all your encouragement, Michael. Your positive response to my writing is a major reason I launched.

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Thanks

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You are very welcome, Johnnie.

I am so glad to have you here.

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I liked everything about that post, Doc. I have battled those things since I was a teenage. You might like this: https://westonpparker.substack.com/p/the-dance-floor

https://westonpparker.substack.com/p/such-a-dance

about the love of my life, my wife. I hope they give you a smile. Wes

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Thank you, Wes.

I am so glad you liked my letter.

I will be reading your poems

in a quiet time tomorrow.

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Yes, the killer superego periodically tries to start something. Early recognition and awareness is the best defense when I can recognize its voice and serenely slam the door in its face.

Other times, especially if it is persistently trying to prove a negative point like you're getting dementia, see you can't remember names, you got lost driving, you misplaced your cell phone, see, see, see, it's a good idea to reality test with some close friends --"Am I losing it?" and trust their assurances that you're not.

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I love your idea of reality testing with close friends!

I didn't think of that.

Sure underlines the importance of having close friends.

Caring allies with their heads on straight

who pay attention to how we are

and will tell us the reality when we ask.

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Very nice. Compliments the Cave of Depression. Hoping to do some collaborative work.

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Thank you very much for your affirming words,

and for referring Solutions to your readers.

I am a listener by nature and

have more to learn from you than you from me.

Have never had depression

so am reading your posts slowly

to gain more awareness.

My recently launched substack

is taking all my energies

so I'm not actually free to collaborate

with anyone at this point.

But you and I are both building foundations of strength

and I look forward to walking with you

on your journey.

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Everything I want in life is on the other side of my sadistic superego. I feel it holds all the cards. Either I let it win and pay whatever price it demands, or I lose with absolutely nothing and it wins by default.

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Dictators always try to convince us

that they hold all the cards.

They forbid us to win and to have joy.

They terrorize us into obedience.

And unfortunately we humans

are addicted to playing victim.

We get stuck in the passive gear.

You have a rare and impressive

degree of self awareness. That sadistic superego of yours has met its match :)

All my letters are to strengthen a person

like you to develop your ego

so you can shift the balance of power in your favor.

I suggest you take the time

to read them and apply them.

You will love how good it feels

to take the cards back from the bastard.

One by one.

It takes time to build our freedom.

I know how

because I did it.

So can you.

Dr. Hall

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