Our greater problem stems from the large number of normal people who are not sane.

“The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well.”
— Alfred Adler, psychiatrist

What is normal? This question is trite, but serious. As a therapist who works with people in all situations, I see some people who grow and others who don’t. Anyone who doesn’t grow is bound to get stuck and, once stuck, the growing distress can be long lasting.

We cannot agree on an absolute definition of normal because everyone is different. But we can define relative normality as a condition that sustains us and which others accept. If you maintain yourself in an accepted social role and behave accordingly, then you may call yourself normal.

What Do You Think?

Sanity is a Category

Diagnosis

Assigning Labels

The Unusual High Performers

The Disguised Abnormal

Normally Self-Aware

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