Mental Health
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The Antidepressant That Changed My Life
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6 min read
My first few weeks on Auvelity, a relatively new and unexpectedly effective anti-depressant.
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Reflecting on Everything Everywhere All at Once
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4 min read
My thoughts on Everything Everywhere All at Once, the nature of reality, the endless tug of war between purpose and nihilism, and finding meaning in the absurd.
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Why Depression Seems Endless
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4 min read
An unfiltered reflection on why depression and anxiety seems more widespread today than ever before.