Zen Psychiatry
By Elana Miller, MD
The other day I was eating brunch at a friend's house with a group of other residents. I got there a little later than everyone else, and the hostess served me a waffle and some fruit salad when I …
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There's been something I've been needing to write about, but didn't feel ready to write about, until now. I still can't reveal the details for several reasons, but I need to get the basic experience …
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Problem: You want to do something amazing, but feel discouraged because you don't know anyone who's done what you want to achieve.Solution: Instead of feeling limited because no one has accomplished …
Intern Year: 0. Elana Miller: 1.Last Thursday at 8am I emerged from the hospital after a 24 hour call. It was like any other post-call day, except this day I was leaving the hospital as an intern …
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Last week I was in Boston with my parents. At the end of the trip, we were pulling into the rental car place before heading to the airport. As we drove through the parking lot, a guy who was walking …
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The Problem: You want a relationship, but don't know how to balance effort with patience.The Solution: You employ "Right Effort," putting your energy in the right place, but letting go of control of …
