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I’m An Exhausted Empath!

What’s Not Said: I’m An Exhausted Empath

If you’re an empath, you probably easily absorb the emotions of others and need time alone to decompress. If you're like me you're one exhausted empath!

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 I feel passionately that empathy is the medicine the world needs right now.

The Science Behind Empathy And Being An Empath

Five scientific studies on the phenomenon of how empathy works.

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Poppies might be "natural," but last time I checked, opium's not great for you... Image: Thinkstock.

7 Myths That Contribute To The Stigma Around Addiction

How can we combat stigma? One way is to debunk the myths about addiction that currently saturate the public conversation. By breaking down these oppressive narratives, we can create an environment where people aren’t afraid to ask for the help they need to get well from the disease of addiction.

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6 Things You Probably Never Knew about Nymphomania

The controversial flick Nymphomaniac comes out on DVD today. Time for a little pre-movie education.

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