Month: December 2021

Hey guys my name is Max Engel. I'm 23 years old and I'm from Los Angeles. I recently graduated from Yeshiva University with a degree in biology and I'm studying for the MCAT to apply for medical school. I grew up in a modern orthodox community going to Chabad. I hope my story about OCD is inspirational and helps anyone who needs it.
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Editor’s Note: Before reading this piece, it is recommended that you read Max’s first piece, “Living with OCD“, for important context. Going to a yeshiva program in Israel is an exciting step many people take after high school. I went to yeshiva in 2017-2018 and gained a lot from it. However, the mistake I made Read More …

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I am a Pediatrician, a mother of four, and I have Bipolar 2. I was hospitalized this year for something that had nothing to do with my bipolar. Yet, when I saw my records after my stay, I  noticed that every note from every staff member started out “XX-year old woman with bipolar presents with Read More …