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Dear Tacit, My life is fine – I have no big problems – and I am surrounded by people who love me. But I just don’t seem to feel happy.

Dear Tacit, When does a person know it’s time to reach out for mental health support? Signed: Reaching Out For Mental Health Support Dear Reaching...

Dear Tacit, What are “protective factors” – and which ones do I need for my mental well-being? Signed: Protective Factors Dear Protective Factors...

Dear Tacit, With all of the unrest that I am reading about in the news these days, I find myself getting more and more upset and worried. How can...

Dear Tacit, Can you help me understand why some people get traumatized and others do not, by experiences that seem very similar? Signed: Trauma vs...

Dear Tacit, How do you deal with blame shifters who do not take responsibility for their actions? Signed: Blame Shifters Dear Blame Shifters...

Dear Tacit, How do I deal with a situation where someone in authority is pressuring me to answer a question, by asking it over and over again...

Dear Tacit, I have suffered a huge loss lately, and the idea of getting thru the holidays while I am dealing with this seems impossible. How can...

Some of you may recognize this week’s article from last year, published at about this exact same time. It is not surprising that we get...

Dear Tacit, I am hearing a lot about “cortisol” – what is it and how does it impact my life? Signed Controlling Cortisol Dear Controlling...

Dear Tacit, Can you explain about Seasonal Affective Disorder? What is it and how do I deal with it? Signed: SAD Dear SAD, This is a common...

Dear Tacit, My partner is struggling with mental health issues. But no matter what support I suggest, he refuses. It’s almost like he wants to...