“Feeling better is a modern invention, and, frankly, I think overrated,” she said. “When people focus intently only on feeling better, they reach for distractions. Overeating, overmedicating, abusing alcohol and drugs, self-harm: all of these self-destructive behaviors are designed to distract. You’re not describing the path to enlightenment,” she said. “And long term, I don’t think it’s going to help you feel any better, either.” The trick is to be superhuman, but only when you have to. The rest of the time I recommend looking out the window. Maybe have a sandwich.
