It’s more productive to think of love as an authentic, intimate, and warm feeling that leads to actions benefiting and … More
Category: Psychology
Is Depression Just Bad Chemistry?
Evidence against the hypothesis [of chemical imbalance] comes from the efficacy of a newly developed antidepressant, Stablon (Tianeptine), which decreases … More
The Challenge of Going Off Psychiatric Drugs
Most people who discontinue antidepressants do not suffer from withdrawal symptoms that last longer than a few days. Some experience … More
What Causes Depression? – Harvard Health
“It’s often said that depression results from a chemical imbalance, but that figure of speech doesn’t capture how complex the … More
Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) More Effective than Antidepressants
“A recent paper published in the journal Cognitive Therapy and Research argues that talk therapy (Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy [CBT]) is, in … More
Does Art Change Us?
“We’re drawn to art for many reasons, but one particularly powerful reason is to experience the feeling that we’re engaging … More
Depression is Trying to Save Us
The common wisdom is that depression starts in the mind with distorted thinking. That leads to “psychosomatic” symptoms like headaches, … More
What Is Love, and What Isn’t?
“Love cares what becomes of you, because love knows that we are all interconnected. Love is inherently compassionate and empathic. … More
Is Love Biological or Is It a Cultural Phenomenon?
“Love is a set of emotions and behaviors characterized by intimacy, passion, and commitment. It involves care, closeness, protectiveness, attraction, … More
What Is Love?
The three components of love are: intimacy, passion, and commitment. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/first-blush/202104/what-is-love
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