Tuesday, May 04, 2021

It isn’t always easy to locate the moment mildly addictive behavior becomes self-destructive, even in retrospect.

There’s an old adage which says that the reason smokers don’t believe a cigarette can kill them is because a cigarette has never killed them before...


Get help to quit smoking: hse.ie/quit-smoking 

Friday, April 02, 2021

The Ship of Theseus and the Question of Identity


The Ship of Theseus was rebuilt over the centuries as wood rotted and broke, so at what point did it stop being the original, and when did it become something else? 

Within the span of seven years, every cell of your body will die and be replaced—you literally are not the same person you once were. 

If this is the case, where lies our identity and psyche? 

At what point does an object become different? 

When we talk about a certain object and say that “it changed,” what exactly is “it”?


Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Monday, January 18, 2021

Well-being is based on mental maintenance


Seeking support is not a weakness, it’s a necessity. Reach out. Get professional help. For some people, going through a difficult time in life will not require professional help, however for some, a qualified and experienced ear can be hugely beneficial when it comes to finding your way in this new world. It’s about processing your emotions around the situation and learning ways to navigate the tough times that are emotionally helpful. 

Fitzpatrick, PSI, 2018