The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides

The real motivation was purely selfish. I was on a quest to help myself. I believe the same is true for most people who go into mental health. We are drawn to this profession because we are damaged—we study psychology to heal ourselves.

“Choosing a lover is a lot like choosing a therapist. We need to ask ourselves, is this someone who will be honest with me, listen to criticism, admit making mistakes, and not promise the impossible?”

love that doesn’t include honesty doesn’t deserve to be called love.”

“For Christ’s sake, it’s easier to get a table at the Ivy.”

I live walking distance from “The Ivy”