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Steven Gabaeff's avatar

Hereditary mental disease needs to be on this list. Psychosis and schizophrenia.

Executive dysfunction or “failure to function” is often attributed to people with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, or brain injury. It is also described in those who undergo trauma, acute and chronic stress, and “burnout” (aka all modern humans).

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Nessa Meshkaty, MD's avatar

Yes of course. Thank you for pointing that out, doc! 🙏🏻 Good reminder that there are many kinds of brain pathologies not mentioned here. I have lived experience with family members and those conditions you refer to.

I am a fan of innovative multidisciplinary medicines/interventions/root cause analyses for all types of brain malwirings. I believe there are biopsychosocial components to all (brain) disease manifestations. Thanks for the thoughts.

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Kevin Braver's avatar

Hi Nessa hope all is well with you. I love reading you online journal and it’s many parts in the finding of the real you and the happiness you so deserve. Keep on moving dear it’s awesome.

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Nessa Meshkaty, MD's avatar

Thanks for your kindnesses Kevin! You are a rare gem.

I think it is a form of witness photo journalism art. Testimonials and transmission of my lived experience. Hopefully it reaches multi-sensory audiences and delivers truth with no sanitation. I would love if you and Rose come to my next pop-up. Sending you both hugs.

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Michael Gease's avatar

Your writing, flowers, and recipes are medicine for me, Nessa. Thank you.

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Nessa Meshkaty, MD's avatar

I am happy to hear this, dear friend.

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