anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Bent Progress
If you've ever dealt with any form of trauma, there is one mantra that therapists looove: "Healing isn't linear" Ugh. If you've been to therapy, you probably resent the saying as much as I do (even if you know it's true).
Ashley TrippPublished about 18 hours ago in PsycheIs My Smile Enough?
In a world often obsessed with perfection, where images are meticulously crafted and appearances meticulously curated, the question arises: Is my smile enough? Beyond the superficial gloss of social media filters and Hollywood smiles, lies a deeper inquiry into the authenticity and significance of a genuine, heartfelt smile. Does it really count?
The six pillars of self-esteem
The six pillars of self-esteem- Why it is not centred on how you feel but pivots essentially around what you think you are capable of
Hridya SharmaPublished 10 days ago in PsycheHow My Life’s Purpose to Have an Unbreakable Heart Left Me Broken in Life
Ever noticed how people who are afraid of having their heart broken often end up feeling broken? Until recently, that was the case for me anyway. I was always striving to have an unbreakable heart — but never quite succeeded. What did it mean for me to “have an unbreakable heart”? For one, it meant that I was always trying to protect my heart from everything and everyone. I thought I could achieve that by not letting anything or anyone in. You’ve probably heard about the concept of “building walls around your heart”. That’s what I was doing. I built high, wide, fortified walls around my heart — walls that would even make the Great Wall of China look small.
Unbreakable HeartPublished 11 days ago in PsycheI am clear
I am clear, thanks to L. Ron Hubbard, Willy Chirino for leading me to Scientology, indirectly, and Scientology itself. I have solo syndrome and I had a problem with picking and reading how to go clear it saved me and for that I am truly grateful. For a great while I needed something to help me cure my problems due to Sotos syndrome and skin picking on all of this and I had sent away for the free introduction to Scientology book and I would read it and study it and in that book, I found the cure for myself, a eureka moment if you will.
Rikki la rougePublished 12 days ago in PsycheShadows of Sacrifice
In the haze of forgotten memories, my childhood feels like distant nightmare, its tendrils reaching out to ensnare me in a web of pain and turmoil.
Jenny Grace FanilaPublished 15 days ago in PsycheBreaking the Silence: My Healing Process
I had a teacher who taught me how to be passionate and how to stick out because I wasn’t very confident. Now he should be on a list of adults children should not trust. I don’t know why I thought I knew him that well. I believed in all of his lies because I thought that he would never do what he did. He used to tell me that “ I would understand when I’m older. I wonder if it ever crossed his mind that if I was young enough to talk down too maybe I was too young to be sleeping with him. It was a very confusing time in my life. I felt all alone and he was there.
Bad Temper
A Brief tale : Terrible Attitude There used to be a young man who had a terrible attitude. His dad provided him with a pack of nails and let him know that each time he blew his top, he should pound a nail into the rear of the wall.
When Everything happens all at Once
Has anyone ever felt overwhelmed when to many things happen all at once? Like it's so much to take in. We don't know what to say or do. Like everyone is moving quickly and we are lingering slowly. Sometimes I wish the world would slow down. For things not to happen all at once so I can catch up.
Louise Blake-Michael (Risen Phoenix)Published 20 days ago in PsycheA Guide to Quieting and Acknowledging Your Inner Critic
As someone with ADHD, I've faced significant challenges stemming from my inner critic, a common struggle not limited to ADHD alone but prevalent among individuals with various mental health conditions. This internal battle has often hindered me from seeking support and acknowledging my progress, setbacks, and wins, big and small, for a lot of my mental health journey.
Sandy PacePublished 21 days ago in PsycheAnti-stress ring
As sources of stress multiply around us, methods, gadgets and other accessories to help us channel our nervous tension are diversifying.
Pape Mouhamet SenePublished 23 days ago in PsycheMy now not-so-secret anxiety conduct and the way I'm kicking them to the cut back
Let's face it, tension is a part of lifestyles. Sometimes it's a low hum in the heritage, and different times it looks like a complete-blown orchestra gambling out of tune in my head. But what I've found out is that every now and then, I make matters worse for myself with my very own anxiety behavior. You understand, the ones little matters we do that could seem harmless at the beginning, but can truly gasoline the flames of our worry.
growthenger marketingPublished 23 days ago in Psyche