Minds

Five scientific studies on the phenomenon of how empathy works.

Am I misrepresenting? Am I misunderstanding? Am I misremembering?

Going to a therapist is like getting a regular physical. It’s good for your health and everyone should do it. Here are four reasons why the same can be said about seeing a therapist.

My life is a constant recollection.

I had become utterly obsessed with the idea that the gene could ignite at any moment within my own body. As if the gene had preconceived notions or could sense a budding anti-establishment humor in me; as if I had already been fitted for the gene and the title to match, heavy indeed and without much say in the matter.

Hospitalizations make me realize my own shortcomings when it comes to placing mental illness on the same plane as physical illness

99% of the time, I feel like a complete f*ck-up in grown up’s clothing.

Because crazy is not a thing anyone wants, a lot of folks don’t seek diagnosis — which means a lot of folks go untreated.