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Why Does Assertiveness Scare People?

It seems like you only have two choices these days: being a nice pushover or being a bully. Yet, there’s always been a middle ground geared toward mature interactions. So, why does assertiveness scare people? Let’s face it; we live in polarizing times. As a result, we tend to think in binary extremes, leaving little […]

authordimitrius 4 weeks agoMarch 30, 2025

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Why Do People Want to be Mean Lately?

If you’re as chronically (perhaps even terminally) online as I am, you’ve noticed it. People want to normalize being rude and brutal. Yet, kindness is already hard to come by. Why do people want to be mean instead? At the time of writing, the trend is confined to a loud minority on the Internet. Yet, […]

authordimitrius 1 month agoMarch 24, 2025

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Dimitrius Podcast Indefinitely Postponed

New episodes of the Dimitrius podcast will be postponed indefinitely. Let me start off by saying I don’t make this decision lightly. In fact, I’d rather not make this decision at all and have been ruminating over it for several days now. Season 1, from the planning process to the interviews, was a blast. The […]

authordimitrius 2 months agoFebruary 12, 2025

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When I First See You Again

I wasn’t always good about noticing myself. The piercing sound of the whistle sliced through the sticky, late summer air, its shrilling reverberance snapping me out of whatever daze I was in, whatever escape I’d managed to pull off to make the time pass as quickly as possible. Marching band practice was my least favorite […]

authordimitrius 3 months agoJanuary 27, 2025

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The World Was Supposed to End On NYE, Now What?

Let me start off by saying there’s nothing wrong with having a New Year’s Resolution. People are allowed to set goals for themselves and feel hopeful at the beginning of each year. So, this post isn’t meant to diminish that or chastise people as I’ve observed happening online *side eye*. For me, I usually give […]

authordimitrius 3 months agoJanuary 19, 2025

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ANSWERED: Why Do I Love Drama?

There have been quite a few times when I’ve asked myself, “Why do I love drama?” Let’s face it; drama is exciting, and many of us are addicted to it. We watch reality shows, keep up with the latest celebrity gossip, and today’s politics are just civilized WWE matches. Modern entertainment all but glamorizes drama, […]

authordimitrius 4 months agoDecember 27, 2024

You asked "Why did he ghost me?" and I answered.

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ANSWERED: Why Did He Ghost Me?

“Why did he ghost me?” is a question so many of us have asked ourselves. It seems like we’re already locked in a perpetual quest for men who actually take us seriously. So, when they dip, we understandably spiral a bit. I received a letter from an anonymous woman who was recently ghosted by a […]

authordimitrius 4 months agoDecember 21, 2024

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Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can be a major physical and mental struggle. They can cause serious consequences and drastic changes in one’s weight and appearance. So, what are the main causes of disordered eating? Is it always about food, or is there something more? Do we have enough information and resources to understand eating disorders? I am […]

authordimitrius 9 months agoAugust 10, 2024

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Do I Really Need Antidepressants?

Antidepressants don’t work for everyone. Some people prefer a more natural approach to mental health. Others simply don’t see the benefit in taking medication. Is it possible to find a balance between antidepressants and long-term mental health? Can we do without them entirely? What if we don’t know where to start when it comes to […]

authordimitrius 9 months agoAugust 10, 2024

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LGBTQ Youth and Mental Health

LGBTQ youth can face an enormous amount of hostility and discrimination. Then, of course, there’s the regular trials and tribulations kids and teenagers face. Though views towards bullying have changed over time, LGBTQ kids are still at risk. How can we help LGBTQ youth with their mental health needs? How do we provide them with […]

authordimitrius 9 months agoAugust 10, 2024