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Dr. Karl Deisseroth

05/15/25

@ Andrew Huberman

In psychiatry, we often struggle with the subjective nature of emotions, as patients may use terms like 'depressed' differently than clinicians do.

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Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

@ Andrew Huberman

Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

05/15/25

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

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Emotions are challenging to describe objectively, but they are deeply connected to our physical state and can manifest in our bodies, influencing our actions.

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Dr. Karl Deisseroth

05/15/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Unlike neurologists, psychiatrists diagnose conditions like schizophrenia and depression without measurable tests, making their work more complex and mysterious.

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Andrew Huberman

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States of mind include both brain activity and bodily sensations, creating a brain-body contract that influences feelings like depression or happiness.

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Dr. Karl Deisseroth

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The lack of verbal communication in patients can complicate psychiatric diagnoses, as reduced speech can be a symptom of conditions like depression and schizophrenia.

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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When we feel upset about something, it often reflects a part of ourselves that we're struggling with, but this isn't always the case.

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Dr. Karl Deisseroth

05/15/25

@ Andrew Huberman

There is a strong stigma surrounding psychiatric diseases, which often prevents patients from seeking help and can worsen their symptoms over time.

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Andrew Huberman

06/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Pleasure, like pain, is subjective and cannot be accurately gauged except through personal reports, emphasizing the need to understand the absolute qualities of both experiences.

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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

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I learned that surveys can be limiting because people often can't articulate their problems due to emotions like shame or embarrassment.

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Ben Huh

06/03/17

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Being clear about your feelings, whether it's depression or just sadness, is crucial in therapy, as it allows for honest conversations that can lead to better support.