Being Alone is Not the Same as Being Lonely…Dr.O Speaks

Many people just are not comfortable finding themselves with a few minutes of “quiet time.”
A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
Learn MoreMental Illness is a harsh reality to some. Many people feel that because there are no lab test, x-ray or physical manifestation of mental illness means that it is not real. The whole truth is that it is real.
Learn MoreMohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Learn MoreMany people just are not comfortable finding themselves with a few minutes of “quiet time.”
In my practice, I see a lot of these type of relationships. Now, many people will never admit the discomfort, in their relationship, they will just push through until the end.
Update: Well guys, it looks like the media jumped the gun on this one. Seems like Jaden wants to be a kid living off the good of the land for a long time. He’s not going anywhere, there’s no emancipation. Will was only joking. Check out the video for his explanation from his interview with “Ellen” […]
Valentine’s Day is looming around the corner. Matter fact, it’s less than a week away! Many people are making those special purchases for their loved ones. Dinner reservations are booked, hotels keys are waiting! But you? You’re spending this Valentine’s Day alone, perhaps for the first time in quite a long time. And frankly, you […]
As a guest writer for this AskDrO.com post, I find that Valentine’s Day is a busying time for purchasing gifts, such as flowers, candy, cards, money, etc. True enough, we want something to commemorate our lovers’ efforts, to recognize them for their unique and lovable attributes, skills, compassion, and many other traits. But, should you […]
A lot of you have begun to express concern about NeNe Leakes’ behavior both on and off the screen. Could this behavior cause her difficulty obtaining gigs in the future, or is this the “imagery”of the Black Woman that America wants to see? I believe that we all are doing a double-take now that Kim […]