I also remember reading that there was some evidence that acetaminophen (and possibly other NSAIDs) helped with anxiety [1] - the idea being that social pain an

I also remember reading that there was some evidence that acetaminophen (and possibly other NSAIDs) helped with anxiety [1] - the idea being that social pain and physical pain are similar. It seems like reducing empathy might be the same thing - a more general dulling of emotions. On a personal note I've found Aleve works really well (better than Tylenol) when I'm feeling anxious, but maybe that's just placebo. I originally read about the Tylenol affect after feeling surprisingly less anxious when I took Aleve and searching around. [1] https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/tomorrows-anti-anxiety-drug-is-tylenol/ https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/tomorro...