Tonic Editors
How Do I Deal with Feeling Inadequate Around My Partner?
This week in the Coping newsletter: dealing with insecurities in a relationship.
What Happened When I Stopped Going to Therapy
"During the last loss of both therapist and psychiatrist, I became technically homeless for four months."
The Most Overhyped Wellness Promises, Debunked
Here's some healthy skepticism about Keto, colonics, charcoal, and more.
Having Frequent, Terrifying Dreams Could Mean You Have Nightmare Disorder
This week in science: A lot of people don't feel much when they take CBD, the effects of microdosing, and what goes on in the brains of people with nightmare disorder.
My friend is struggling but won't get help. What should I do?
This week in the Coping newsletter: Helping a friend without overburdening yourself.
My Insurance Didn’t Cover Therapy, So I Coped With Weed and Alcohol
"I couldn’t afford it anymore so I quit. As a result, I started getting into a very dark place mentally."
Why Does Depression Make Me Want to Be Alone?
This week in the Coping newsletter: Numbness as a very real symptom of depression, and what to do when you feel like withdrawing from friends.
How can I tell if I have PTSD?
This week in the Coping newsletter: Sometimes people get PTSD when they haven't been through something particularly traumatic. Other times, trauma can lead to very specific symptoms.
Trying to Fix My Own Mental Health Issues Was a Huge Mistake
“I was sitting in my room doing my nightly guided meditation before bed, and this sudden feeling of doom and dread sucked into my chest."
Why Do I Google My Symptoms Even Though it Makes Me Anxious?
This week in the Coping newsletter: The internet is not a good doctor.
I'm paranoid that everyone's judging me—how do I control those feelings?
This week in the Coping newsletter: the people who find small talk excruciating, gender differences in anxiety, and how to deal with the fear that people are judging you.