Depressing Beliefs and Stoic TherapiesAs far back as medical records go, physicians have been part therapist, part philosopher, part translational scientist. Today in semi-rural…Sep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
Depression Hacks from a DoctorThose who think they might be depressed will benefit from these tricks.Oct 10, 20211Oct 10, 20211
Develop an exercise habit with this one dopey trick from a doctor.To put it simply: Start very small. Even smaller.Jul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021
I wouldn’t hit you if you didn’t make me so angrySoon, I would be making the discovery Marcus Aurelius did. Other people cannot control how you feel.May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
Frailty as slow moving PTSDWith my splint on, I was clumsy, but invincible. I did not feel frail until I removed my splint.Apr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021
I am a natural Stoic.Re-creating elements of Stoicism on one’s own is a common reaction to tough childhood circumstancesJun 7, 2020Jun 7, 2020
How to help each other survive covidDear Patient, I am writing to you about coronavirus, now typically called “Covid” or “Covid 19.” Although at this time Covid appears to be…Mar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2020
Stoicism for Something BadHaving Something Bad means that now one probably knows what is going to kill one.Feb 8, 2020Feb 8, 2020
Kitten to Tiger: the CT scanA couple of days later, your daughter drives you and your latest bruise up to the front door of the hospital.Feb 3, 2020Feb 3, 2020
Dr. Imperfect Will See You NowI chose medicine because I wanted what I did to matter. Now, I have gotten what I wished for.Jan 13, 2020Jan 13, 2020
