Introducing the New Casual Sobriety
Sobriety apps and sesh circuit breakers: We interviewed abstainers on how quitting drink has now become a cool lifestyle choice.
Do You Have Burnout or Are You Just Bored at Work?
Burnout has become a buzzword for the psychic distress wrought by late capitalism. But experts believe it's become deeply misunderstood.
Breaking Up With Your Therapist Sucks. Here's How to Do It Right
Getting off your shrink's couch for the last time isn't always easy, but it can be done.
Writing a Book? Going to Therapy Might Help With It
Sitting in front of your own words and confronting the depths of your brain can be incredibly draining.
Why Am I Sad at Night But Happy When I Wake Up?
I asked a therapist to break down what it means if your mood drastically changes depending on the time of day.
Ketamine Therapy Providers Say They’re Running Out of the Drug
Ketamine therapy is booming but clinics who treat people with depression and suicidal ideation say they’re being cut off from their supply.
How I Overcame My Fear of Water and Learned to Swim at 26
Growing up in an Iraqi family, it wasn't typical to learn swimming as a kid. As that fear grew into my twenties, I decided to face it head on.
Living With Squalor Syndrome, an Actual Condition
“She had dozens of cats in her studio, but a third of them were dead.”
Why It’s So Hard to Leave an Abusive Relationship
Outsiders often question why someone would remain in a toxic relationship. But as a survivor, I know how impossible breaking your silence can feel.
The Moment You Realise You're an Alcoholic
“A good friend told me, ‘Those doctors saved you for nothing’. That was painful.”
When You're Paralysingly Scared of Feet
In the case of people with podophobia, do *not* send feet pics.
Dealing With 'The Feelings' As a Young Brown Person
My brand at primary school was “the kid who cried a lot” - and it’s become somewhat of a badge of honour for me.