by John Ballew | Apr 13, 2014 | Depression, Overcoming anxiety, Uncategorized
Why do conditions like depression and anxiety – and troubled relationships, often – cause us such intense suffering? We find ourselves feeling trapped and helpless, unable to pull ourselves out a spiral that feels miserable and beyond our power to change. A recent... by John Ballew | Jan 9, 2014 | Gay men's sexuality, Spirituality and religion, Uncategorized
According to Joe.My.God., this short film has played in 50 film festivals. I thought it perfectly captured a bit of the experience of coming out as an adolescent. It brought back lots of memories, even for those of us who grew up... by John Ballew | Oct 28, 2013 | Technology, Uncategorized, work life balance
My clients often come in, sit down and put their cell phone on the couch right next to them. It didn’t used to be this way; just a few years ago it was unusual to bring a phone into the counseling office. Nowadays, phones are constant companions – or constant task... 
by John Ballew | Sep 29, 2012 | Emotional health, Overcoming anxiety, single life, Uncategorized
Feeling lonely is one of life’s more unpleasant experiences. Like most other mammals, we find being part of a pair or a pack a way that our bodies and emotions regulate themselves. When we don’t have access to others for one reason or another, we are more prone to... by John Ballew | May 9, 2012 | Family, Uncategorized
Via JoeMyGod: Think about it: your partner dies unexpectedly. You are in utter shock. It is by far the worst day of your life. Then things get much worse, unthinkably and cruelly worse. Until our relationships are legally recognized, same-sex couples are in great... 
by John Ballew | Mar 21, 2012 | Gay men's sexuality, sexual problems, sexuality, Uncategorized
What’s sexually normal? That’s a question most of us ask ourselves at one point or another. Small wonder; our society doesn’t make it easy to find basic information, even though talk about sex is everywhere. Funny how “normal” is just another word for “average.” ...