Fat is a barrier, a bellicose statement to others that, to some, justifies hostility in kind. The world says to the fat person, "Your fatness is an affront to me, so we have the right to treat you as offensively as you appear." Fat is not merely viewed as another type of tissue, but as a diagnostic sign, a personal statement, and a measure of personality. Too little fat and we see you as being antisocial, fearful and sexless. Too much fat and we see you as slothful, stupid, and sexually hung up.

By not caring too much about what people think, I'm able to think for myself and propagate ideas which are very often unpopular. And I succeed with them because, again, I don't care too much what other people think.

You mainly feel the way you think.

Whining about your own, others', or the world's failings is a main element in what we usually call neurosis.

There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy.

Stop shoulding on yourself

The trouble with most therapy is that it helps you feel better. But you don't get better. You have to back it up with action, action, action.