by Dr Aletta | Nov 10, 2010 | Self-Esteem
Reading about celebrities and their experience with illness is always interesting to me. Celebrity can be a bully pulpit. People like Michael J. Fox choose to take their story public as a way to inform, educate and inspire. Katie Couric did the same after her husband... by Dr Aletta | Nov 7, 2010 | Family Matters, Mental Health, Relationships
Be informed. Help your friend get help. Join supportive, informative organizations. Keep healthy boundaries. Do not work harder than your loved one. Take threats or comments about suicide seriously. Find help for yourself. You can find the entire, more detailed... 
by Dr Aletta | Aug 2, 2010 | Self-Esteem
Last month Deb, who lives with neurocardiogenic syncope, wrote to me: I just read your interview on beliefnet.com, “5 Rules for Living with Chronic Illness & Depression.” Your advice was right on point – I wish I had had it eight years ago!... by Dr Aletta | Jan 1, 2010 | Self-Esteem
To say goodbye to the old year and welcome in 2010 here some of the most popular posts from Explore What's Next 2009 – One for every month. Thank you for your support and stimulating commentary! Please keep it coming!Happy New Year to All!January: Counting... 
by Dr Aletta | Oct 12, 2009 | Self-Esteem
Back in September I hit a low point when I wrote, Trying Not to be Disgusted with Myself. The reaction I got from friends and readers pulled me back from the edge of self-loathing. Since then I am much happier with what I've got, and I've got a lot to...
