anxiety
Does Getting Diagnosed With a Mental Disorder Make Your Symptoms Worse?
Mental health professionals explain why you shouldn’t fear diagnosis.
The ‘Everyone Hates Me’ Feeling, Explained
Psychologists explain that sudden haunting thought that maybe nobody likes you.
I Have a Paralysing Fear of Falling Asleep
This disorder—called somniphobia—makes me feel a rush of adrenaline at the exact same moment I lose consciousness.
MDMA Is Getting Super Popular Among Rich, Young Indians
The “cooler” party drug is gaining momentum with a generation using it as a quick fix for mental health concerns and social anxiety, as well as to gain social cachet in a cut-throat job market.
Introverts Tell Us How They Party Without Letting It Absolutely Wreck Them
From choosing your safe space to knowing your exit plan, here are the only tips you need to party like a rockstar – okay, a rockstar who prefers controlled environments.
I Asked My Friends What They'd Write on Their Gravestones
"If you were walking around a cemetery and I made you laugh from the depths of the afterlife, my mission is complete."
Adult ADHD Is Real. Here’s How I Live With It.
This is not just about having bouts of distraction or forgetfulness.
You Can’t Always Meditate Your Way Through Mental Health
Mental wellbeing is just one part of our mental health.
Hemophilia Can Make Sex Scary—But It’s Manageable
“I had this inner dialogue about all the ways in which my body betrays me.”
I Tried to Cure My Anxiety Using Ear Seeds
A new wellness craze, inspired by ancient Chinese medicine, involves putting tiny seeds in your ears. But does it work?
Signs That You Need a Mental Health Break From Work, and How To Ask For One
Talking about mental health issues with the HR or your boss can be overwhelming. But maybe it’s time you did.
You Can Get Weed Legally in the UK for Anxiety – So I Tried It
Tired of my panic attacks, I decided to see how easy it was to get a prescription for medical weed in Britain.