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Mental Illness Treatment vs. Wellness Promotion
One of the things I talk about in my new book Managing the Depression Puzzle is the idea of differentiating between illness treatment strategies and wellness promotion strategies. I think it’s a distinction that applies to mental illness in general. So what’s the difference?
Ashley L. PetersonPublished 4 years ago in PsychePsych Hospitals
Through popular media today there are many ideas of what psychiatric hospitals are like. From dimly lit and dirty hallways lined with people in straight jackets and screaming that they want to kill you, to unwilling people being strapped down to beds and having injections forced upon them. Hollywood loves to portray psych hospitals as scary places where people get tortured or forced into things they don't want. But is that really what it's like? The short answer is no, that's not what it's like at all.
Mariah AdamsPublished 4 years ago in PsycheMy Prayer
1-800-273-8255 By Logic Is the only prayer I will ever need. I don’t believe in God but I have faith that there is Karmic energy placed on earth to help aid you in life. This song is my constant reminder that I am not alone and that I have to hold on. I suffer from severe mental illness and I am hospitalized at least once every year. If I had this song come out when I attempted suicide three times I would have called this number instead of trying to take my own life. Now I turn this song up and I let my prayer be heard and remind myself why I have to hold on and that if I can’t hear it anywhere else I can hear it in this song.
Strom GrayPublished 4 years ago in PsycheAdjusting to Mental Health Treatment Via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I’ve been seeing my counselor for three years. Every week. I have worked very hard with her to build a safe place in her office. A place outside of my everyday life that I can go to get away; a place dedicated to just me and the healing that I need to do for that one appointment slot each week.
Surviving Childhood TraumaPublished 4 years ago in PsycheGive Me A Break!
Today, I went to my first NA meeting, Narcotics Anonymous. I have been to a redemption like this before. Therefore, I am saying that this isn’t my first adventure. Intuitively speaking, I should have never let go of this trip in the first place!
Tyris BranfordPublished 4 years ago in PsycheMental Health Check-In 5/14/20
This morning I have been in a weird mood. I am not happy, but I am not sad. I am more in thought. I am, of course, thankful that at least I awakened to see another day, right? My kids are healthy and here, and my life seems to be okay if I was an outsider looking in. Many do not know that is what depression looks like. I go to therapy, take medication to control these vibes, But none of that works for more it seems. I want to be transparent at a point in my life, and I do not want to make the outside look good as much as I want the inside to feel good. That is the most essential part.
Nia on AirPublished 4 years ago in Psyche5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid of Therapy.
Therapy; the treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. Disorder; the disruption of normal physical or mental function.
OnigiraffePublished 4 years ago in PsycheWhat I learnt from being put into a psychiatric unit...
The decision to post this article has not been easy, in fact writing this article has been a lulling thought in my mind for a while. 'But the thing is…you have to decide whether you want to write the story, and sometimes that can be very difficult'
What I learnt from Therapy
Therapy and counselling can be life-changing. (There is a difference between the two: in basic terms therapy is a more focused, goal-based treatment while counselling is more of a discussion.) However, it isn't easy. You can be left on waiting lists for free sessions for ages and not everyone can afford to go private. When you do receive treatment, it’s not a quick fix. You don't walk into the therapist's room one person and walk out after the first session another. You have to put effort into working out your mind. With this being said the advice from a therapist or counsellor can be invaluable.
Rebecca ClarkPublished 4 years ago in PsycheDo you have baggage?
I was raised by a Cuban father and a Mexican mother on American soil and I had one hell of a time forming my own identity. My father, or Papi as I called him, stressed to me that I should be fiercely independent. He pulled me aside when I was ten years old and said, “Mija, don’t get married and have children until you have an education and a career and your own money. Don’t depend on anyone, ever.” His words scared the hell out of me because I was still playing with Barbie dolls and couldn’t imagine getting married, ever.
Yvonne CastanedaPublished 4 years ago in PsycheI'm Marvellously Medicated Darling
In this new mental health revolution we often speak about 'the 5 top foods you should be eating for your mental health' or the fact that you aren't a yogi master is the reason why you have crippling anxiety. Although I am a huge advocate for anything active or routines you can do to support being mentally healthy, I want to share my experience with medication.
Kelsey GoldsteinPublished 5 years ago in PsycheSurviving the Holidays with Mental Illness
For many, the holidays are a time of love, joy and celebration. Filled with smiles, family, and good food. For me and many people with mental illness, it can be the worst time of year. Full of expectations, reflecting on the past year and having therapists on vacation.
the.unstable.siblingPublished 5 years ago in Psyche