In fact most of what we call anxiety is overconcern about what someone thinks of you.

For that again, is what all manner of religion essentially is: childish dependency.

If I had been a member of the academic establishment, I could have done other experiments.

You largely constructed your depression. It wasn't given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.

Stop shoulding on yourself

The more sinful and guilty a person tends to feel, the less chance there is that he will be a happy, healthy, or law-abiding citizen. He will become a compulsive wrong-doer.

The attitude of unconditional self-acceptance is probably the most important variable in their long-term recovery.