Last month, in a debut surrounded by controversy, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) released the 5th version of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the book that contains listings of all …
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The Gift Of Knowledge (Why I Love Being A Doctor)
About a year ago, my boyfriend Peter was in a serious motorcycle accident.He was driving along a major two-lane road when a car abruptly veered in front of him and slammed on the brakes.He tried …
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How Psychotherapy Can Help You Learn About Yourself
Back in college I had a therapist who didn't seem to do much. She would sit across from me in her armchair, staring at me blankly as I recounted various tales and woes. Even after I finished my …
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7 Leaders Who Didn’t Let Their Diagnosis Define Them
There is a stigma against mental illness in our culture.Many people completely avoid seeking psychiatric treatment because they're afraid of getting labeled with a diagnosis, and everything they …
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Trippin’ In Joshua Tree
I've struggled with whether or not to write this story.Actually, I always knew I would write it, but wasn't sure I would ever share it here. After all, I'm an upstanding young woman practicing …
10 Things I Learned At The World Domination Summit
This past weekend, 1000 travelers, hustlers and entrepreneurs descended upon Portland, Oregon for the World Domination Summit, a gathering about living an unconventional life in a conventional world, …
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