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Welcome to Brain vs Me

Welcome to Brain vs Me

Welcome to Brain vs Me

Joshua Ericson

Mar 161 min read

A person stands in a bright store aisle, staring at a protein bar with a dazed, slightly overwhelmed expression. The moment captures the unexpected emotional flood that can come with healing and self-awareness.

A person stands in a bright store aisle, staring at a protein bar with a dazed, slightly overwhelmed expression. The moment captures the unexpected emotional flood that can come with healing and self-awareness.

I thought therapy would fix me. It just made me feel everything.

Therapy & Mental Health

Joshua Ericson

May 292 min read

A person stands confidently with a relaxed but firm expression, arms gently crossed. Their posture communicates self-assurance and clarity, reflecting the strength of saying “no” without over-explaining.

A person stands confidently with a relaxed but firm expression, arms gently crossed. Their posture communicates self-assurance and clarity, reflecting the strength of saying “no” without over-explaining.

No is a complete sentence. And also, not an apology

Emotional Labor & Boundaries

Joshua Ericson

May 262 min read

A person sits at a table during a conversation, smiling faintly but with a distant, tired expression—hands gently folded in front of them. The mood is subdued, reflecting the quiet emotional cost of unspoken boundaries.

A person sits at a table during a conversation, smiling faintly but with a distant, tired expression—hands gently folded in front of them. The mood is subdued, reflecting the quiet emotional cost of unspoken boundaries.

The tiny ways we betray ourselves to keep the peace

Emotional Labor & Boundaries

Joshua Ericson

May 222 min read

A person stands still with eyes closed and a calm expression, taking a deep breath while the world around them blurs in motion. The scene symbolizes finding emotional regulation and grounding amidst chaos.

A person stands still with eyes closed and a calm expression, taking a deep breath while the world around them blurs in motion. The scene symbolizes finding emotional regulation and grounding amidst chaos.

Emotional regulation isn't suppression. It's trust.

Therapy & Mental Health

Joshua Ericson

May 191 min read

An overworked person sits at a cluttered desk, visibly tired and mid-thought, surrounded by empty coffee cups, unread messages, and a forgotten snack. The image reflects the overlooked role of basic needs in emotional regulation.

An overworked person sits at a cluttered desk, visibly tired and mid-thought, surrounded by empty coffee cups, unread messages, and a forgotten snack. The image reflects the overlooked role of basic needs in emotional regulation.

Am I angry or just hungry? A case study in emotional regulation

Joshua Ericson

May 162 min read

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