There there. 🤗 I hear you. I understand your pain (seriously). I’ve got your back. And now I bet you’re feeling better already, less pain just from reading these empathetic words! You’re welcome! A new study by Karos et al concludes that even online social support can blunt pain. And from strangers, no less! If they’re nice. The active ingredient of empathy can be delivered through the internet’s tubes, perhaps. Good to know, if true. There are disclaimers, of course — small ...