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Helplessness: On Depression, Development, and Death
Ever felt stuck in a rut so deep that trying just seems pointless? Like no matter what you do, nothing changes? Welcome to the frustrating world of helplessness — and no, it’s not just in your head. Martin Seligman’s 1975 classic digs into why we sometimes stop fighting back, even when we could. Spoiler: it’s not laziness or weakness. It’s science.
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