Summary: It seems surprising, but pain caused by emotional distress can be felt more deeply and for a longer period of time than pain caused by physical injuries. In its most severe form, depression can lead to suicide and represents a way to “end the pain”. And, there’s a real overlap between our mental states and our brain. On today’s show, we’ll talk to Julie Hersh, author of Struck by Living: From Depression to Hope. Julie shares her journey from the depths of painful depression and three suicide attempts to the path of recovery and hope. Then Dr. Judith Orloff, psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Freedom provides a unique perspective on healing emotional pain.
