Adams's 2nd Law of Mental Health

"No one comes through a traumatic life event unscathed."

Immediately following a traumatic life event, you may think that you made it through completely fine, totally healthy. You didn't. You need time to heal. Everyone does, but very few people accept it. Only after some significant time has passed will you realize how screwed up you really were in that period.

Adams's 36th Law of Social Dynamics

"The only people who don't like hearing the phrase, 'I told you so' are people who are consistently wrong."

The Funeral Principle

"When in doubt, go to the funeral." -Jennifer Fasolino

Adams's 35th Law of Social Dynamics

"Never see your co-workers in a bathing suit."

The Inverse Flavor Principle

"As nutrition increases, flavor decreases, and vice versa."

Adams's 1st Law of Mental Health

"The human mind requires attention. You can volunteer that attention when you're sane by making time for rest, creativity, and fun, otherwise, your mind will demand attention by creating insanity."

Adams's 34th Law of Social Dynamics

The more someone reminds you that they are certified, licensed, or trained, the less you should trust them.