EMPATHY

Towards a more Humane Society.  Contemplating one line each day on it. #MentalHealth. This month is Empathy 

Empathy 

-Hari Srinivasan

Empathy doesn't just change the world, it changes us.
Empathy is the antidote to judgment.
Empathy is the fuel that powers kindness.
Empathy creates the space for true connection to happen.
Empathy is the ability to hear the unspoken and see the unseen.
Empathy is a muscle that grows stronger with use.
Empathy is not a feeling, it's a choice to listen with an open heart.
Empathy is not just a trait, it's a way of life.
Empathy is the foundation of all meaningful relationships.
Empathy is the art of putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
Empathy is a powerful tool that allows us to connect with others on a deeper level.
Empathy is the magic that turns strangers into friends.
Empathy is the ability to understand without judgment.
Empathy is the bridge that closes the gap between us and them.
Empathy is the light that shines in the darkness of misunderstanding.
Empathy is the heart's way of saying, 'I see you, I hear you, and I feel you'.
Empathy is the key to unlocking the door to compassion.
Empathy is the lens through which we see the world with a different perspective.
Empathy is the art of caring for someone else's feelings as if they were your own.
Empathy is the oxygen that breathes life into relationships.
Empathy is the secret ingredient that makes kindness so powerful.
Empathy is the currency of connection.
Empathy is the glue that holds us together in times of difficulty.
Empathy is not just a feeling, it's an action that can change lives.
Empathy is the foundation of true understanding and acceptance.
Empathy is the art of listening with your heart.
Empathy is the superpower that allows us to connect with people from all walks of life.
Empathy is the gift of truly seeing and being seen by others.
Empathy is the art of seeing with the heart and feeling with the soul.

See posts for other months. 

Jan [JOY] Feb [EQUANIMITY] March [EMPATHY] April [KINDNESS]

Empathy is not a feeling, its a choice to listen with an open heart

Towards a more Humane Society. Contemplation, one line a day. This month Empathy

 

Propananol

Propanaol has come up in lectures in my Cell Neuroscience course this sem. Of personal interest to me, as its use has become prevalent in the autism population. My last set of docs at Stanford said they preferred its use as it has less side effects compared to other drugs.  I have mixed feelings about it effectiveness in my case but I've heard its helping a number of other autistics.

The use of Propranolol (brand names - Inderal, Hemangeol, & InnoPran XL) in autism is actually off-label as some research has suggested that propranolol may be helpful with anxiety, social withdrawal and repetitive behaviors. More research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness in autism.

Some common side effects of propranolol include fatigue, dizziness, cold hands and feet, slow heartbeat, and trouble sleeping. More serious side effects include wheezing, depression, and liver problems.

One concerning side effect is memory impairment. So I have to wonder about its long term impact as we age, as many autistics are on it for many years and years. Are we looking at short term gains and compromising our long term health compounding health issues that already accompany old age. 

Empathy is the antidote to judgement

Towards a more Humane Society. Contemplation, one line a day. This month Empathy