The findings may signal the end of a decades-long debate, though I remain cautiously hopeful. — 14 years ago, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. After trying many different types of antipsychotic medication, I eventually settled on a drug called amisulpride. At the time, the 200mg I took daily provided much-needed relief from my symptoms. Cut to today, and, while I’m currently weaning off, my reliance on…

Abusing the herb ruined my life — Before I begin bashing Bob Marley’s favorite pastime, let me make my position clear: I am staunchly pro-legalization. More to the point, I am in favor of legalizing all drugs. Does this mean I think all drugs are safe? Or that we should start handing out Hunter.S.Thompson-style suitcases at bar…

I write for adults, thanks. — Every day, successful writers on Twitter bombard me with the same advice: “Simpler is better.” “Use plain, straightforward language.” “Don’t make it too challenging. ” Forgive me for rocking the boat, but that’s a load of crock. Let me clarify. My issue isn’t with people who write in this way…

This may signal the end of his career and my heart goes out to him. — Tectonic plates have shifted in the Twitch community. Something sad and shameful has happened. For some, it’s not a big deal; for others, it’s just “hilarious” or “cringe”. For me, several years deep into a parasocial relationship, it’s heartbreaking for all parties. With 300k followers on Twitch and 500k on…

There is an answer, but it’s more complex than you might think — I don’t know about you, but I can’t stream anything these days without using subtitles. If it wasn’t for the fact my wife does the same, I’d think I was developing a hearing problem. Turns out we’re not alone. Research conducted by StageText showed that 4 out of 5 viewers…

A healthy dollop of Idleness is essential for your creativity. — When I was a teenager my dream was to be a great novelist. Forget best-sellers; I wanted to create work that would stand the test of time. …

Fate spoke and suffering enveloped a family. — There are many ways I could introduce this — poetic language, grand metaphors, a well-known quote — but I think it’s best put simply. My mother has gone through hell. Doing any justice to her story requires a word count heftier than the average article, so this will be split…

How you can turn a creative hobby into a side hustle. — At the beginning of my journey on this platform, I was often frustrated with my lack of success. While publishing pieces to a cacophony of crickets, I remember hearing the oft-repeated advice: “Wait until you’ve written at least 100 articles. That’s when things truly start to improve.” Well, this is…

These tips can help you realize your latent potential — No doubt you’re familiar with the tired maxim, “Life isn’t fair”. As soon as you’re old enough to get the lay of the land you witness others in better circumstances. Everywhere you look, people are attaining far greater success than you. Naturally, questions come to the forefront of your mind: …