Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

Groupthink happens when a group of well-intentioned people make irrational or non-optimal decisions that are created by the urge to conform or please. This problematic and premature consensus is fueled by a particular agenda or simply because group members value harmony and coherence above rational thinking. Now that we are grounded in social media, Groupthink is epidemic and eroding the trust of...

Life is a continuous adjustment to events and incidents we can not control. Adjustment Disorder comes from poor or no coping skills around these situations in regards to a person's reactions. All of us struggle with adjustment and Adjustment Disorder is a diagnosis that nearly 100% of the population of the Earth will have at one point in life. I will take on the thoughts, process and getting back...

All the different flavors of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders will be covered. From Body Dysmorphic (unrealistic view of one's body), hoarding, hair pulling, skin-picking to other body- focused disorders. Most of these folks don't even think they have a problem. Many are also good at hiding them. Others turn their obsessions (zip-pickers) on other poor victims in their friends and family. Tune in an...

Histrionic personality disorder is a personality mental disorder characterized by inappropriate attention-seeking behavior, rapid emotional shifts, and exaggerated expression of emotion. Put them in a position of power such as a manager, parent, teacher, owner and then you have chaos with a capital C. They view themselves as fun and fun loving, yet often misunderstood. Histrionic comes from hyster...

Whether you're firstborn, middle child, last-born, or only child, birth order can have a big effect on your personality and behavior. Simply by virtue of being a couple's first child, a firstborn will naturally be a sort of experiment for the new parents, a mixture of instinct and trial-and-error. Perhaps this will cause the parents to become by-the-book caregivers who are extremely attentive, str...

Our lives are shaped by our successes, failures and breaks. As we live our life in hope and expectations for good to come our way, we have to continually plant seeds in relationships, investments, jobs, family and life. Success is a psychology built on consistency, integrity and trust. If we are open to the process of learning, suffering bears great wisdom that guides us towards enlightenment. One...

Life can go wrong in a heart beat. Amazingly, we often are not prepared for it. Losing a job, sudden illness, death of a loved one, no justice, no fairness, etc...These are tests of who we are and what we are made of. We have good and evil in us all. This challenge alone can lead to life changing errors in our finances, family, job and all of the above. How to be resilient? Tune in and learn! I wi...

We've all been impatient—and we've all made rash decisions when impatience got the better of us. We've left lines that were barely moving, only to get into an even slower line. Or we've blown up a perfectly good relationship because we weren't sure where it was going, and couldn't stand the uncertainty. On the other hand, we've also been overly patient at times, sticking with projects, jobs, or re...

Deep inside all of us is a yearning to be understood and accepted for who we are. Friendship is a source of our soul's nourishment and growth. Finding a true friend offers openness, trust, support, laugh, love, tease, and bond with others who love us. Finding a friend is tough as finding the love of your life. As life gets busy with work, family, bills and the needs of life, friendship may be be l...

People confront feelings of emptiness in life for many reasons.. A sudden change in life circumstances may also produce such feelings. A common symptom of emptiness is the feeling that life lacks meaning. Emptiness can leave a person feeling emotionally numb, despondent, isolated, and anxious. People attempt to fill that void in a number of ways, often engaging in activities that are ultimately un...

Over 2% of the known population of the entire earth experience panic attacks on a regular basis. Panic attacks are a deeply primitive reaction to the minds projections of danger and fear. This debilitating reaction is to something internal (conscious or unconscious) and leaves the person feeling vulnerable and empty. The next question is WHY...which traumatizes them further often leaving them Goog...

Higher Conscious is a term that came out of religion and has manifested itself into philosophy, meditation and people striving to discover their true self. It is the connection our spirit has with life around us. It is there to guide us and help us find peace and happiness. The Higher Conscious is the backbone of where we have to make decisions that align with who we are. Most people are followers...

Words and phrases that stick in our minds as repeated self-talk can define parts of who we are. These tracks have either been said to ourselves, said by others or our loved ones. As a constant part of our thoughts, they become self-fulfilling prophesies that end up shaping our devotions and life. Listen and learn how to eliminate these damaging words and phrases from your life. Take your life back...

Laughter is a reflection of our state of mind. It communicates hope, faith and many good things. Humor is always best directed at ourselves and not to hurt others. We will look into the construction of humor, its mindset, health contribution and the joy of healing it can bring our life. Listen in and lets have a good laugh!

The Honeymoon Phase (beginning of a relationship) is so powerful chemically and emotionally that we often fall into the negative outcome of making commitments with the promise of what it brings. A desperate leap of faith. We are designed only to see the best and forget all the other signs that others may see. Getting to know someone who may be your partner is so exciting and new. We are reminded h...

In life, we all become victims in small ways daily and sometimes largely. Being a victim is to have lost all sense of security to people or a circumstance. It can change who we are and how we live. Unfortunately, when you surrender your life to being a victim, you give the power back to the people or circumstances that hurt you. People who live as victims never subconsciously escape their fears. E...

Narcissistic rage is the inability to accept rejection and forcing people to be labeled by their vulnerability or mistakes. There is no such thing as forgiveness in their world. It is about proving they are right and establishing enough fact to justify their position. Narcissistic people can not accept their own faults and vulnerabilities. They spend their life believing they are speaking to some...

Every day, we are met with intuitions that appear to provide the answers to questions in our lives. We step outside on a sunny day, and a nagging feeling in our gut urges us to go back in and fetch our umbrella. We watch the big fight and develop a powerful hunch early in the contest that the hometown boxer will prevail. Within 60 seconds of interviewing a candidate, we just know, beyond a shadow...

Diversity in sexual orientation—whether gay, straight, bisexual, or somewhere in between—has sparked long-standing controversies across the globe. In the United States, recent debates have centered around the civil rights for same-sex couples. In many other countries, homosexuality is considered illegal; in some, it's punishable by death. Tune in and learn about sexual orientation and how our view...

Shyness is the awkwardness or apprehension some people feel when approaching or being approached by other people. Unlike introverts, who feel energized by time alone, shy people often desperately want to connect with others, but don't know how or can't tolerate the anxiety that comes with human interaction. We will lean how to identify it and how to solve it!

At the heart of binge eating, we find men and women who seem to lack any and all control surrounding their food consumption. An entire episode of binge eating really centers around eating past the point of being full. More often than not, binge eaters will start eating, even when they are not hungry. They simply lack control when it comes to consuming food. The time frame for a binge eating sessio...

Gaslighting is an insidious form of manipulation and control. The victims of gaslighting are mislead and forced to doubt what they know to be true, even about themselves. Victims end up doubting their memory, perception, and sanity. Over time, the gaslighter's manipulations grow more complex and potent, making it difficult for the victim to avoid. Gaslighting can occur in personal or professional...

People all across the world who exercise free will to pick whomever they choose to have a relationship with. Mostly, it is based off of looks, impulse, sex and how well they initially get along. Unfortunately, that is what is called the honeymoon phase which is like taking a high dose antidepressant. Depressed and anxious people usually jump in with both feet because they feel so good. Then they d...

My special guest Lauren Nile (author of RACE: My Story and Humanity's Bottom Line) is also on Voice America's Variety Channel with her show The Fate of Humanity: Crucial Conversations for Our Survival. We will discuss how we are and need to evolve into a world without prejudice. Personal philosophical change is required of many to meet the world at where we are at. See how the subtle reactions to...

Sexual Misconduct is and has been rampant in our work force and day to day life. From unwanted passes, rape, touching and groping, the list goes on and on. Mixing genders, sexual preferences and cultures into the work force has taken many years. Habits have been formed and hidden and unspoken secrets understood. Integrity is everything to a persons ability to have relationships. However, daily peo...