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I Went to Rehab for Alcoholism 18 Times. Only Psychedelics Helped
“Using [psilocybin] four to six times has managed to achieve what the other therapies didn’t do in years.”
What’s an ‘Anxious Attachment Style’? And Why Not to Get Too Stuck On It
A neuroscientist explains what people get wrong about attachment theory, the TikTok dating world's favorite pop-psych concept.
Why Is Everybody Suddenly Taking Magnesium Supplements?
Physicians and pharmacists say it’s not a magic pill, but there is a lot it can do.
Does Getting Diagnosed With a Mental Disorder Make Your Symptoms Worse?
Mental health professionals explain why you shouldn’t fear diagnosis.
The ‘Everyone Hates Me’ Feeling, Explained
Psychologists explain that sudden haunting thought that maybe nobody likes you.
I Have a Paralysing Fear of Falling Asleep
This disorder—called somniphobia—makes me feel a rush of adrenaline at the exact same moment I lose consciousness.
MDMA Is Getting Super Popular Among Rich, Young Indians
The “cooler” party drug is gaining momentum with a generation using it as a quick fix for mental health concerns and social anxiety, as well as to gain social cachet in a cut-throat job market.
Introverts Tell Us How They Party Without Letting It Absolutely Wreck Them
From choosing your safe space to knowing your exit plan, here are the only tips you need to party like a rockstar – okay, a rockstar who prefers controlled environments.
I Asked My Friends What They'd Write on Their Gravestones
"If you were walking around a cemetery and I made you laugh from the depths of the afterlife, my mission is complete."
Adult ADHD Is Real. Here’s How I Live With It.
This is not just about having bouts of distraction or forgetfulness.
You Can’t Always Meditate Your Way Through Mental Health
Mental wellbeing is just one part of our mental health.
Hemophilia Can Make Sex Scary—But It’s Manageable
“I had this inner dialogue about all the ways in which my body betrays me.”