"We unconsciously rearrange the world into arbitrary hierarchies to make sense of the world, maintain our beliefs, and feel better."
A Tiny Thought worth reading in the @farnamstreet weekly newsletter full of timeless ideas and insights.
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Labeling an emotion appears to essentially turn off the alarm bells that are telling your brain to be scared or angry. It absolutely does not amplify the emotion, as many fear.
https://t.co/DWbB2FnsSl
Anger is often seen as an irrational emotion. But it’s not due to the absence of logic—it’s due to the presence of threat or harm.
Getting mad is a sign that something important to you is at risk.
Understanding what makes you angry is a prism for understanding what you value.
Excellent 5-minute video about an Olympic athlete and her depression. Especially relevant for high-achievers:
I Achieved My Wildest Dreams. Then Depression Hit. https://t.co/tIgJyQBAXg
Condolences to Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. Grateful to them for sharing, which helps to diminish the secrecy (and sometimes shame) of miscarriage/pregnancy loss. Much love and healing to them. ❤️ https://t.co/vNRlnwSlal
13 years ago, I emailed Dr. Fauci out of the blue to ask if I might interview him for my undergrad thesis. He invited me to his office, where he answered all my questions. When I sent him the thesis, HE READ THE WHOLE THING (see his overly effusive review below). Who does that?!
a gentle reminder for ways other than using my name re 1998. let’s not frame it by the woman + youngest, least powerful person involved:
The Starr Investigation
The 1998 Impeachment
The Scandal of 1998
The Clinton Impeachment
That Crazy, Fucked Up 1998
The criminalization and politicalization of late-term abortion is shameful. It only adds trauma to already heart-wrenching circumstances. Some facts: https://t.co/yPeTYMEvXE
@MamaMolly2018 Thank you for sharing it. It is so helpful both to the current dialogue & to others who have had similar experiences to hear your story. And, I’m so sorry for your loss.
15 years ago today, my baby girl died in my arms at 5 1/2 months old after suffering excruciating pain from a rare metabolic syndrome. The gruesome details of the long ordeal I will not go into. After doing everything we could we signed a DNR and took her off life support... 1/
This is a #research topic that deserves more attention and discussion: Not Having Children After Infertility 'An Assault to Identity' Glad @MarniRosner led the way #identity#infertility#IVF https://t.co/jGqfyDXpNK
Prince Harry told a crowd in Australia this week that seeking mental health support was "one of the best decisions that I ever made." https://t.co/QRrBLkxj27 via @HuffPostLife
There's so much more, too, about the post #IVF emotional toll. You can learn more from this Q&A with @MarniRosner following her #trauma research: https://t.co/jGqfyDXpNK #UnmaskingIVF