The Trade-off of Rationalizing Stress and Depression

People driven by personal ambition and the desire for fame and fortune may rationalize their stress and depression by focusing on their achievements and status. When they are in the throes of success, these rationalizations work for them. However, once they are out of the spotlight and no longer in a position of power, the demons of self-worth and identity surface as they confront the question of living with themselves beyond their past glory.