Depression, The Secret We Share | Andrew Solomon
"The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment."
Read MoreAre We In Control Of Our Creativity?
Since the Renaissance, we have believed that creativity comes from within, but the ancient Greeks and Romans had a different perspective: creativity comes to us as a spirit. In this TED Talk, Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray Love, tells us how she’s shifted her view on creative genius for the better.
Read MoreHere's What Porn Does To Your Brain
Have you ever wondered what a high-speed internet connection combined with an infinite source of pornographic videos does to our brain? The cure for anxiety, depression, and erectile dysfunction may lie in logging off. Here’s Gary Wilson, creator of the blog Your Brain On Porn, to tell us how porn affects out brain:
Read MoreHow To Think Better About Risk
How are you evaluating risk and what are the different sides of it? The following is an excerpt from an article written by Morgan Housel describing a deadly ski accident and how it changed the way he views risk:
Read MoreDOSED, A Documentary About Magic Mushrooms & Addiction: Official Trailer
The following is the trailer of a documentary called DOSED which follows the story of a woman who turns to magic mushrooms in order to battle anxiety, depression, and opioid addiction. I watched the documentary last night and was blown away at this woman’s story and the power of mushrooms. Check out the trailer below:
Read MoreBloom: An Animation About Depression & Paying It Forward
The following is a video made by Emily Johnstone portraying the depths of depression and the power of paying it forward:
Read MoreThe Not So Simple Life Of Sia (from Rolling Stone)
The following is an excerpt from a Rolling Stone article written by Hillel Aron describing Sia’s rise to fame and the story behind the wig. I discovered this article through Tim Ferriss’ weekly newsletter 5-Bullet Friday:
Read MoreVacation, A Conversation With Myself: A Letter by Bryan Sammis
Bryan Sammis, one half of La Bouquet and the voice behind Olivver the Kid, battles clinical depression. In his own words, "dealing with depression alone can be terrifying." He wrote this letter to share how he copes, adapts, and most importantly, how this feels.
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