Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ We hear the terms "neurotic" and "psychotic" used casually in daily conversation, often to describe someone’s behavior or mood. But beyond the stigma, what do these clinical terms actually tell us about the human mind? Both indicate a state of mental pain, but the distinction between them is profound and lies in our relationship with reality and our own suffering. In this film, we clear up the confusion, explaining the core psychological differences between these two states to help us better understand our own minds and the experiences of others. Unlock all the content of The School of Life with a subscription to our podcast, articles, videos, and exercises, specially tailored to your needs. Get weekly insights for better relationships, deeper self-knowledge, and inner calm straight to your inbox. Sign up for more ideas, plus 10% off your first shop order: https://www.theschooloflife.com/signup/ You can read more on this and other subjects in our articles, here: https://www.theschooloflife.com/article/the-real-difference-between-neurotics-and-psychotics/ “The terms ‘neurotic’ and ‘psychotic’ both indicate effectively enough that something is not entirely well with someone’s mental state. However, the precise distinction between the two terms can be hard to grasp. What does each one mean - and how and where should we use it? Both words tell us about a mental pain. The difference lies in sufferers’ relative degree of conscious awareness of its actual origins…” OUR COLLECTIONS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpcEwc0qydf2jSszQFSht81E https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpckOvZZ_AZjD7WM2p9-6NBv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpeUL1vz9Su7OmeghBDgmj7X https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpeypJMHfNbJ4RAFkRtmAN3P https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpcpxBm1RoGRx4mVKNRIrKkG https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28Xmpcp7jXVszdNruKUtHZ2zuZb https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28Xmpfv2COuuJaKzy6E2n8nSMdi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28Xmpc1qCJ6RYYh4rKNOOlKtFIK SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-school-of-life/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theschooloflife?lang=en CREDITS Written and Narration: Alain De Botton Animation: Léon Moh Cah https://leonmohcah.com/