It Is A Myth That “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” (M)

The quote refers to the idea that stressful events might harden the mind, enabling it to withstand future misfortunes.

The quote refers to the idea that stressful events might harden the mind, enabling it to withstand future misfortunes.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.