Replies to 'Depression'

I like the analogy to " ruptured radiator hose on a car, and how water spews from the weakest point." Reminds me a water department expert, Mr. Davis, saying to me that water flows the path of least resistance. So, corner houses usually flood rather than interior block houses if a city drain gets clogged and how I was lucky to have an interior house on the block. Only stands to reason then, as you say, if someone reaches the breaking point that explosion will occur at the path of least resistance in domestic violence. Dr. Phil made a good point that bullies don't stop being bullies when they grow up and they become bosses. I don't know how your letters were received at HR and to CEO etc. Nevertheless, it has been proven over and over again that when bullying is allowed at work that can have dire results with persons imploding (suicide) or exploding (homicide). That's where we got going postal from when a man wrote PSYCHO on his shirt and went back to get revenge on his co-workers that taunted and made fun of him. Whatever revenge he thought he'd get instead he brought a life to pain to his family for exploding. In other words, mental abuse can result in psychotic behavior and if the hurt is big enough the corresponding reaction can result in an implosion or explosion causing an equal an opposite reaction to all the pain.

Solution...a law for sensitivity classes at all schools and work places. DAILY Emotional and Life Skill education classes K-12 and Dr. Phil's worldwide psychotherapy via TV and his books. P.S. In my observations abuse and "learned helplessness" is a cycle of learned behavior so likely your boss learned from being abused himself. That's why this is a worldwide problem. I'm happy you didn't use the rope. I wish you peace and success.

I have noticed, too, that people who contemplate suicide can oscillate back and forth from anger at the world (or a few of its occupants) to suicidal thoughts so I'd suggest writing positive affirmations everyday titling each DAILY page SELF MATTERS includes and signing your name. Then, fill up page with as positive things about you as you feel about your wife, i.e,. "I must be pretty special to have such a lovely wife." Practice breathing exercises and doctor approved exercises to improve your breathing...like riding a bicycle or walks. Last month the importance of oxygenating your brain was even talked about on Dr. Phil Show and last night the importance of vitamins and good nutrition. Essentially, "Heathly Habits, Lifestyle and Environment ='s good mental health and often happiness. Good luck with your books and I hope you find peace and respect inside and outside yourself.