When Jules Evans was in his late teens, he started to be plagued by panic attacks, mood swings and other emotional problems. He eventually found help in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He went to interview the inventors of CBT, and discovered they were directly inspired by ancient Greek philosophy.
I am director of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project, which researches challenging psychedelic experiences, and what helps people who have them. We support people who are experiencing post-psychedelic crises with information, peer support and referrals to specialist help.
Find out more here: https://challengingpsychedelicexperiences.com/
I’ve also been a journalist and author for 20 years, and written four books, including the best-seller Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations (2012), which helped to revive Stoic philosophy in modern life.
‘Jules reminds us philosophy is not just about analysis. It’s also about the good life.’ Matthew Syed
This is an excerpt from my first book, Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations, which explores how people use practices from ancient Greek philosophies in modern life.